Legal and Compliance Counsel

Are you engaged in your work, professional in everything you do and prepared to go that extra mile?

If yes, then Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) is the right place for you. GTP provides competitive advantages to the Volvo Group by selecting high performing suppliers to deliver the best possible products and services with the right quality output that add real business value for our customers.

GTP is located in numerous sites around the world in 20 countries, with approximately 1,900 employees and a spend of 200 BSEK (approx. 21 BUSD). We have approximately 18,000 supply network partners globally that support the delivery of parts, goods, equipment, and services to the Volvo Group every year, and our team is a critical part of the infrastructure that provides mission-critical support to the flow of these parts, goods, equipment, and services. We are a global team working with pride, breaking new ground, and capturing the latest innovations as well as supporting the brands and safeguarding Volvo Group synergies. We work together with speed and agility, collaborating regularly and cross-functionally with our internal stakeholders and disciplines, as well as with our suppliers.

We like to work hard, have fun, and we are committed to our customers and the Volvo Group success. You will work with a high-performing team aiming at world-class results – do you have what it takes?

What You Will Be Doing

We are recruiting a Legal and Compliance Counsel to the GTP Legal and Compliance Department. The position will be located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and will report to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Legal and Compliance Strategic Development within GTP. The Legal and Compliance Counsel’s main focus will be to provide support to GTP’s operations and our colleagues within GTP, both within the United States as well as at other global sites. The work will require traveling from time to time, although not extensively.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice and support to the daily business operations, which will include drafting and negotiating many different types of contracts (e.g. purchase and supply agreements, IT agreements, software licenses, real estate leases, and research/development agreements)
• Provide legal support with respect to disputes and threats involving suppliers or other external entities that impact GTP
• Provide support with respect to subjects that relate to the day-to-day GTP business areas, sometimes taking a lead role and other times acting more as a liaison between our business stakeholders and other subject matter experts, both inside and outside of the legal function. Subjects might include, by way of example only, intellectual property matters, supplier distress, insolvency and reorganization matters, customs, export control, and environmental compliance matters.
• Prepare and conduct internal trainings on legal and compliance topics, with such offerings to be available to relevant internal business stakeholders
• Prepare and update template agreements
• Collaborate with legal counsel colleagues around the globe on legal matters and projects, including procurement of external legal resources
• Dispute resolution management in different forums including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. This includes management of external counsel and approval of invoices.

What We Are Looking For

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school. A member in good standing of any State bar within the United States.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience as a licensed attorney, either in a law firm, as in-house counsel, or in an equivalent corporate legal role
• High proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex international contracts, together with solid experience and knowledge in contract law, commercial law (e.g. U.C.C. and/or CISG), and intellectual property law
• Exceptional time management and organization skills, with the ability to balance and prioritize matters in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• A drive to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of Volvo Group and the GTP legal team
• Distinctive problem-solving skills with a focus on Volvo Group’s commercial interests
• Inquisitive, professional, accountable, and proactive with a “can do” and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with colleagues of different cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent command of the English language
• Flexible and adaptable to work on a broad range of legal matters
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Compensation / Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others
• 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution
• Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holiday days, community volunteering hours
• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more

In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:

• An inclusive organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
• A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration
• Multiple automotive electric charging stations
• Bike racks, walking paths, multiple locations for outdoor dining/seating
• Employee discounts
• Would you like to learn more? Please visit volvogroup.com/en/careers.html to explore further!