Corporate Counsel - Compliance

Job Summary

The Corporate Counsel – Compliance attorney plays a crucial role in supporting regulatory legal matters across various areas, including trade compliance, supply chain, records and information management, ESG, and data privacy. Additionally, this position supports the global compliance program and the anti-bribery and corruption program. This position will focus on: (1) providing day-to-day legal advice on a variety of regulatory compliance topics, including EPA, CARB, REACH, FCPA, ESG and other matters, (2) providing day-to-day advice and counsel on the global compliance and ethics program and the antibribery and corruption program, (3) conducting internal investigations, (4) leading cross-functional teams on compliance-related initiatives, and (5) managing the records and information management team. 

Job Responsibilities

• Administers the delivery of legal services in the identified practice areas and otherwise as needed.
• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities within scope of responsibility.
• Tracks legal trends and makes recommendations for continuous improvement as appropriate for Harley-Davidson.
• Reviews, drafts, and revises policies, practices, procedures, communications, trainings, etc. in response to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and delivers training regarding legal, regulatory, and corporate policy compliance.
• Oversees outside legal counsel and manages existing regulatory compliance matters.
• Conducts internal investigations and advises on appropriate course of action.
• Lead cross-functional teams on various compliance initiatives.
• Manages the records and information management team. 

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Qualified candidates will be licensed to practice law in the United States, a member in good standing with a State bar, and the ability to become a member of the Wisconsin State bar.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Minimum of eight years of law firm or corporate legal department experience.
• A high level of integrity, excellent judgment and analytical skills, and the ability to identify all relevant issues.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills (including good listening skills).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to implement compliance initiatives across the business.
• The ability to lead and work well in a team environment.
• Organization, planning and research skills.
• An ability to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the business needs of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its subsidiaries as well as responds to clients’ needs consistent with corporate strategies and objectives.
• An appreciation and awareness of the legal/business interface.
• An ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and lead several projects in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.