Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey. 

Responsibilities

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What You'll Get To Do:

This position will serve as the dedicated and senior legal business partner to Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America (PCONA), Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, and will provide legal support on all business-to-business transactional matters. Matters include negotiating and drafting documentation relating to transactions for hardware, software, and cloud services solutions and related services offered for sale by PCONA business groups; monitoring compliance with applicable laws relating to product and solutions development and go-to-market plans, including international expansion; and facilitating the provision of other legal services to PCONA. This position will have three direct reports. This position will also support the Chief Counsel, Transactions, in continuing to optimize the quality and efficiency of the Transactions Team’s Work, including managing projects related to KPIs, templates library, resolving customer sustainability related requests, technology and process improvements, and other identified needs.

• Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements related to PCONA’s domestic and global business, including with its Operating Company(ies) and factories, and coordinate consensus among shared services and Panasonic affiliates as applicable in each transaction.

• Advise, counsel, and influence business clients to minimize risk and foster compliance with laws and corporate policies.

• Spot legal issues and provide guidance relating to product compliance, commercialization of new technology solutions, and business growth in the U.S. and abroad.

• Spot legal issues and counsel business clients on all other legal and transactional related matters.

• Support projects to optimize and maintain best-in-class standards amongst the Transactions Team.

• Manage Senior Counsel, Transactions; Contracts Manager

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience

• Law degree from accredited law school required. Admission to a state bar.

• At least 10 years’ combined relevant transactions experience at a law firm and in-house at a global company.

• Preferred practice area experience: commercial contracts and transactions or product counsel experience required; antitrust transactional experience a plus.

• Experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating customer-facing agreements and procurement agreements, including but not limited to purchase, sales, distribution, reseller, supply, professional services and related statements of work, SaaS, and confidentiality agreements

• Experience drafting and negotiating technology and software license and subscription agreements

• Experience advising a business that provides connected devices, AI and cloud server networked equipment, or similar solutions and related services

Competencies

• Strategic approach to delivering legal support as an effective business partner.

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills and attention to detail.

• Able to independently manage a diverse workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.

• Impeccable ethics and a high level of integrity.

• Advanced understanding and command of UCC Article 2 principles.

• Advanced knowledge of legal and business issues pertaining to the delivery of services, including professional services and warranty services.

• Intermediate knowledge of legal and business issues related to licensing software and technology solutions.

• Ability to build consensus among internal stakeholders, such as project managers, finance, tax, risk management and IT teams and Operating Company and applicable factories.

• Ability to properly escalate and ensure alignment with Legal Leadership Team and other stakeholders

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, be self-motivated, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems with a thorough understanding of the business and legal environments.

• Demonstrated ability to implement legal strategies to meet business goals.

• Willingness to be flexible and adaptive and demonstrate a desire to operate in a dynamic and high-growth environment.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Demonstrated ability to diffuse high pressure situations and work out difficult problems, using sound business judgment.

Communications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to draft agreements and correspondence in clear, precise language

• Advise, counsel and influence senior management and executive teams

• Ability to adapt communication on legal and business issues for different audiences

• Collaborate with overseas affiliates, particularly in the drafting and negotiation of certain agreements.

• Proficient in MS Office software including MS Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Other Requirements

• Business Travel – occasional - up to 15% domestic travel

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Parental Care Leave

• Employee Referral Program

• Educational Assistance

• Flexible Work Program

• Volunteer time Off

• Casual Dress Code

• Total Well Being Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social and environmental health.

The salary range of $190k-$220k is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

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