Legal Counsel - Technology & Operations
Location:
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks North America (collectively, Group Trucks, NA) are looking for a Legal Counsel to support the Group Trucks Operations (GTO) division that focuses on operations and logistics, and the Group Trucks Technology (GTT) division that focuses on research and development, and new technologies. Both the GTO and GTT divisions have a global footprint with sites around the world, and your main focus will be on our activities in the United States. Are you a team player that wants to contribute to the bigger picture? Are you interested in proactively and independently driving the legal agenda for GTO and GTT in the US? Are you passionate about driving change and continuous improvements? If so, you might be the right person for the job.
The Legal Counsel will support many critical aspects of our operations and will be responsible for ensuring effective, qualitative, efficient and proactive legal support of our business objectives, while minimizing reputational risk and exposure related to legal matters. In this role, you will report to the SVP, General Counsel and Secretary of GTNA, and will have a very close connection to the GTO and GTT Legal & Compliance teams including having regular update meetings also with the General Counsels/SVPs Legal & Compliance for GTT and GTO, located in Sweden, while being part of the VTNA team.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
In this role, you will provide legal advice within a wide range of legal and compliance areas and work in close cooperation with the different GTO and GTT functions. Your responsibilities will include:
Actively identifying and proactively mitigating legal and compliance risks and opportunities for GTO and GTT in the US.
Drafting and negotiating contracts and other agreements relating to the Volvo Group's, purchase of logistics services, customs and trade positions, emerging technologies and investments, electromobility positions, intellectual property, and special projects.
Overseeing litigation, dispute resolution and disagreements with suppliers and other entities.
Managing legal interests relating to public projects, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), export control, emerging technologies, public affairs, and electromobility and battery technologies.
Working with the Volvo Group's CampX, strategic collaborators, and internal cross-functional teams.
Drafting and negotiating various @types of research and development agreements including partnership agreements, technology license agreements, and providing legal support with respect to privacy, IPR, open source, security, software and data matters.
Administering the Volvo Group's compliance program by providing training, advice and investigation support relating to the code of conduct, competition law, anti-corruption laws, export control, data privacy, whistleblowing and investigations, and document retention policies.
Immersing yourself in the business and spreading awareness of legal topics to become a trusted and known partner that provides effective proactive legal advice to GTO and GTT colleagues in support of business goals and strategies.
Taking ownership of special projects and performing other related duties as assigned.
Who are you?
Critical Competencies:
Ability to effectively communicate legal issues verbally and in writing in a clear, easy and understandable manner to both junior and senior stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills.
Possess superior legal and analytical skills with excellent judgment.
Be able to think strategically with a deep understanding of multiple functional areas
Be able to provide clear solutions to abstract and/or complex problems and thus be a solution provider.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively in a business team and legal team.
Be highly motivated and passionate about adding value to all business activities.
Possess strong negotiation skills and a firm grasp of the cost-effectiveness of settlements in appropriate cases.
Be adept at computerized legal research, and in working with various IT applications.
Possess strong business acumen.
Be professional and act with high integrity.
Ability to adapt to and become proficient in a variety of substantive legal areas.
Essential Educational and/or Training Qualifications and Certificates:
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school is required.
Must be a state licensed attorney in the United States and in good standing.
Preferred Experience and Knowledge:
At least 7 years relevant experience from working in a legal role at a law firm and/or in-house with a broad array of responsibilities, ideally with experiences in the transportation industry.
Other Requirements:
Work in Greensboro, North Carollina, USA.
Be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally.
To be a successful Legal Counsel, you must understand and perform our leadership principles:
Leading with passion.
Performing with purpose.
Transforming with vision.
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today!
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $159,900.00 - $197,500.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible.? The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:??
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ?We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ?We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as "The American Truck You Can Count On," thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done.
Volvo Trucks , founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people - to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.
By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack) , you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.
Job Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit
Organization: Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 24647
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro
