Strategic Contracts Counsel

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience Required

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off