CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground, we are passionate about bringing Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world through our core brands: Case IH, STEYR, New Holland Agriculture, CASE, and New Holland Construction.

Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Counsel for North America, this position provides counsel to internal clients, specifically Procurement and Business Development, along with CNH’s Technology, Innovation, Vehicle & Implements, Precision Technology, User Experience and Powertrain units which report to CNH’s Chief Technology Officer.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consisting of both in-person client contact and remote work.  The selected candidate will be based out of our offices in Oak Brook, IL or Racine, WI.

• Negotiate and draft supply, sales and R&D agreements with a technology, innovation and precision farming focus (such as connectivity and precision guidance technologies, digital applications, display components, automated and autonomous technologies).
• Provide M&A/VC transaction support including due diligence, contract review, contract negotiation and drafting, and post-closing integration activities.
• Work closely with the intellectual property and data privacy teams to ensure coherent execution of overall technology, innovation and precision farming strategies and support negotiation of R&D and licensing agreements.
• Maintain expert knowledge and awareness of legislation, regulations and caselaw with respect to technology and commercial contract issues to reduce business risk and ensure legal compliance.
• Provide practical, business focused advice to the executive team with respect to technology and commercial contract issues.
• Partner with business and legal teams to determine strategy on negotiations with suppliers and other partners.
• Manage in-house counsel focused on procurement and supply chain and oversee CNH’s legal review and negotiation of supply, service and OEM wholesale agreements, as well as trainings for business clients on technology and commercial contract issues.
• Manage outside counsel, fees and case budgets for situations requiring external support

The annual salary for this role is $180,000-$220,000 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

The qualified candidate will have:

• J.D. and a current membership with the appropriate state bar.
• Minimum 12 years related experience at a large corporate law firm, or in-house with relevant contracting and counseling experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated judgment guiding business teams through challenging issues.
• Proven experience providing guidance and advice to internal clients.
• Strong executive presence, paired with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated people management or mentoring experience.
• Ability to provide timely, practical solutions for business clients.
• Ability to work independently, exercise practical business judgment and meet concurrent deadlines.
• Willingness to respond to clients and counsel beyond regular business hours when needed.

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.  Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.  Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.