Sr. Legal Counsel, Supply Management

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Bonus potential

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel for Supply Management to provide day-to-day legal support, draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, and advise on procurement, risk, and compliance.

This in-person role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and a focus on strategic legal risk management. The successful candidate will possess a JD, bar admission in the United States, and at least ten years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Ten years of related legal experience in a law firm and corporate legal department.
• At least five years in a corporate legal department of a product manufacturer (preferably automotive/powersports).
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement, supply-base and other commercial agreements.
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple complex matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder influence.
• Ability to work in person in the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa area and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to internal stakeholders including Procurement, Supply Management, and enterprise teams.
• Draft, negotiate, revise, and finalize a broad spectrum of agreements (supply, service, software, etc.).
• Provide dedicated legal support for indirect procurement matters (professional services, tech, logistics, etc.).
• Partner on procurement sourcing strategy, RFPs, contract structure, pricing addenda and risk allocation.
• Serve as legal point person for urgent supply-base issues requiring prompt guidance.
• Evaluate disputes and litigation related to suppliers and logistics providers.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Legal guidance

Contract risk assessment

Client advisory

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Auto req ID: 61213
Title:Sr. Legal Counsel, Supply Management
Job Function:Legal
Location:PDC
Workplace Category: Onsite
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as aSr. Legal Counsel.

Job Summary

This position will provide guidance, direction, and day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders at Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its affiliates. On a broad level, the Senior Counsel, Supply Management role will focus on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and analyzing the entire spectrum of complex commercial agreements; partnering with and advising internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk, negotiations and commercial strategy; supporting both direct and indirect procurement matters; managing commercial disputes and litigation; advising on select trade, customs, import/export and logistics compliance matters in coordination with relevant internal compliance functions; and providing practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that supports Harley-Davidson’s business objectives while appropriately managing risk. This is an in-person role based in the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa area.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Supply Management, business functions, and other enterprise teams.
• Drafting, negotiating, revising and finalizing a broad spectrum of agreements, including supply, service, software, consulting, marketing, logistics, facilities, contingent labor, contract manufacturing, non-disclosure and other commercial agreements.
• Providing dedicated legal support for indirect procurement matters involving professional services, technology and software, marketing and media, logistics, facilities, contingent labor, and other enterprise goods and services.
• Partnering with key stakeholders on procurement sourcing strategy, requests for proposals, contract structure, pricing addenda, risk allocation, negotiation strategy, supplier performance issues, and exit strategies.
• Serving as a legal point person for urgent supply-base or vendor issues requiring prompt attention and practical guidance.
• Evaluating and managing commercial disputes and litigation relating to suppliers, vendors, service providers and logistics providers, including claims assessment, pre-litigation strategy, negotiations, settlement strategy, preservation and discovery support.
• Ensuring commercial arrangements comply with Company policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Reviewing, drafting and revising relevant templates, standard terms and conditions, playbooks, policies and training materials to support legal and business objectives.
• Providing practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that supports Harley-Davidson’s operational goals, cost initiatives and business priorities while appropriately managing risk.
• Tracking relevant legal, regulatory and industry developments and making recommendations for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Providing advice and support on select trade, customs, import/export and logistics compliance matters, including contractual allocation of compliance responsibilities, shipping and transportation terms, customs documentation and valuation issues, recordkeeping, and escalation of potential compliance concerns, in coordination with relevant internal compliance and subject-matter experts.
• Seeking continuous improvement opportunities within the scope of responsibility, including contract process efficiency, risk standardization, contract lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide training sessions to key stakeholders and fellow members of the legal department.
• Perform other related legal and administrative responsibilities as needed or requested.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States and a member in good standing with a state bar.
• Admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin, or meeting the requirements to register as in-house counsel in Wisconsin and successfully completing such registration within 60 days after commencement of employment with Harley-Davidson.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of ten (10) years of related legal experience in a law firm and corporate legal department.
• This position typically requires that a minimum of five (5) years of the related experience referenced above be at a corporate legal department of a product manufacturer, preferably in the automotive or powersports industry.
• Experience drafting and negotiating direct and indirect procurement, supply-base, and other commercial agreements of varied type and complexity.
• High level of integrity as well as organization, planning, and research skills.
• Excellent judgment, analytic skills, and ability to identify all relevant legal and business issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good listening skills, and the ability to achieve positive outcomes through influence.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Self-starter with the ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work, and adjust to workload fluctuations.
• Ability to lead and/or work well in a team environment and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to and provide sound legal advice for client needs consistent with corporate strategies and objectives, and appreciation and awareness of the legal/business interface.
• Ability to work in person in the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa area.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred

• Experience working on commercial matters both at a large law firm and as in-house counsel.
• Experience advising stakeholders on procurement-related contracts, indirect procurement categories, and commercial disputes.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools, templates, or process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the automotive or powersports industry.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 10 - 25%
Pay Range:$138,100 - $220,900
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

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