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Head of Legal - North America

Location:

Shippensburg, PA, US, 17257

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

Would you like to help us build tomorrow?

Are you passionate about customer success? Would you enjoy working with a team of enterprising people who motivate themselves and those around them to develop personally and professionally?

Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together, we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone. Here at Volvo Construction Equipment, we are motivated by the idea that with imagination, hard work and innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter, and more connected. We believe in a sustainable future.

Do you want to:

+ Feel that you contribute to something bigger?

+ Work and behave in line with our values, trust, passion, change, performance and customer success?

+ Have a sense of meaning and belonging?

+ Have a chance to learn and develop?

+ Have a certain level of control?

+ Be seen and appreciated for who you are?

We also believe that you:

+ Have strong analytical and research skills

+ Successfully identify and assess compliance risk

+ Possess the ability to represent and inspire confidence at all levels of our organization

+ Demonstrate solid negotiation, planning and organizational skills

+ Are organized, creative and curious with motivation to continually learn and the ability to independently resolve legal issues

If you recognize yourself in this, then you should come and work with us!

_*This position will report to the Head of Sales Region North America, Volvo Construction Equipment._

Responsibilities and Areas of Influence

In this highly visible position you will manage all Legal matters for Volvo CE in North America, including Owned Dealerships and other affiliated Volvo CE business. You will contribute to the business execution and success in North America, as a member of the leadership team of the Sales Region in North America, and also as a member of the Volvo CE global Legal & Compliance team.

Your areas of responsibility will thus include:

+ Direct and manage all legal matters for Region North America, site functions and related companies by providing timely, effective legal advice and counsel.

+ Manage the Volvo CE’s legal risks and protect our legal rights

+ Direct and manage activities related to any investigation and defense against suits or product liability claims; and prepare the prosecution of the Companies' claims against third parties, in all cases striving to achieve the best balance of cost and results.

+ Effectively communicate and contribute to the Sales Management team Region North America, or the applicable executive management group, regarding the Companies' legal risks and legal rights.

+ Manage the preparation and interpretation of legal reports, statements and other similar documentation.

+ Provide legal guidance to other Volvo CE companies on applicable US laws and regulations.

+ Hire, develop and mentor the specialists on your legal and product regulation team

+ Engage and manage all the Companies' relationships with outside legal service providers

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring the following:

Required knowledge, experience, education:

+ Have a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school

+ Are qualified to practice law as in-house counsel in applicable jurisdiction

+ Have 10+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate environment, handling issues across multiple lines of business

+ Have the ability to periodically travel both internationally and domestic

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

+ Competitive base pay

+ Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Generous PTO

+ Tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match

+ Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities

+ Volvo Group University for professional and personal development

+ Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs

+ On-campus fitness center and café

+ Avid approach to Sustainability

+ Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all

+ We also offer an array of additional benefits and programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. We will gladly share this information and more at any time during the interviewing process or as part of your offer letter.

Ready for the next move?

• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.

• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base salary range is set at [$212,800 - 262,900], and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join **Volvo Group** . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Part of Volvo Group, **Volvo Construction Equipment** is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Job Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Organization: Volvo Construction Equipment

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 24375

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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