Legal Specialist, Business Commercial Counsel

Opportunity Overview: Legal Specialist, Business Commercial Counsel at HARMAN

HARMAN International, a global leader in automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, is seeking a highly qualified Legal Specialist, Business Commercial Counsel to join its team in Shanghai, China. This role is positioned within HARMAN’s Automotive global organization, focusing on sales, operations, procurement, and supporting various Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and corporate functions such as finance, human resources, and supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will work closely with senior legal counsel and business teams to deliver practical, commercially-oriented legal support. Primary duties include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a diverse range of commercial agreements and amendments.
• Serving as a trusted legal advisor embedded within the Automotive business teams to provide solution-oriented support.
• Supporting and enhancing the Automotive contract strategy and RFQ processes, including updating negotiation frameworks and templates.
• Handling commercial disputes with customers and suppliers, including assisting with litigation, arbitration, or mediation, and coordinating with external counsel.
• Collaborating with local and functional stakeholders on ongoing projects to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Developing and maintaining standardized templates, playbooks, and internal guidelines to improve operational efficiency.
• Preparing and coordinating internal legal training sessions for employees.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following professional requirements:

• Education: A Law Degree from a reputable law school.
• Bar Admission: PRC bar admission is mandatory.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained from a reputable law firm or an in-house corporate legal department. Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or technology sectors is highly advantageous.
• Skills: Strong foundation in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements under PRC and/or international practice. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Language & Logistics: Working knowledge of English, willingness to travel as required, and eligibility to work in China.

What HARMAN Offers

HARMAN provides a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities, including:

• A flexible work environment, including the option for remote work one day per week.
• Employee discounts on world-class HARMAN brands (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training and development programs through HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits and access to the HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports personal and professional advancement.

Application & Contact Information

Interested candidates should apply through official channels. Please note that HARMAN recruiters communicate exclusively through official domains (such as '@harman.com', '@careers.harman.com', or 'harmanglobal.avature.net'). For any recruitment-related inquiries or to report suspicious recruitment activity, contact harmancareers@harman.com.