Managing Counsel

Experience required : 10-12 years

Job Summary:

Performs routine legal work. Addresses legal questions and projects under the supervision of others.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Performs limited routine legal work Addresses legal questions and projects or assists a more experienced attorney for a portion of their work in more complex legal questions and projects Conducts limited independent research Performs limited document and contract reviews regarding specific project application Works with more experienced lawyers to begin understanding the application of legal analysis Builds professional experience and learns the practical aspects of applied law, as well as the functions of the business Demonstrates some specialization proficiency in an area of law, specialty, function, or geographic region

Competencies:
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Legal Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge in substantive legal specialty and general knowledge of legal issues affecting the manufacturing industry.

Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a “project”). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
Degree in law
License to practice law in home jurisdiction
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Minimum level of relevant experience required.

1. Contract Review and Negotiation:
a. Conducting thorough review, redline and negotiation of contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and mitigating legal risks.
b. Reach out for managerial guidance for non-standard and complex clauses/negotiations.
2. Contractual Advisory Services:
a. Providing strategic advisory services on contractual matters/disputes, offering comprehensive guidance to stakeholders on contract drafting, interpretation, and negotiation strategies.
b. Reach out for managerial guidance as and when required.
3. General Advisory:
a. Delivering timely and insightful general advisory support to various business units, addressing a wide range of legal inquiries and concerns, including disputes and regulatory matters to mitigate legal risks and optimize business operations, fostering a culture of compliance.
b. Reach out for managerial guidance as and when required.
4. Project Management:
a. Assisting under managerial guidance in advising and managing diverse projects.
b Supporting small project individually and reaching out for managerial guidance as and when required.
5. Compliance Management:
a. Assisting in compliance mapping, identifying, and addressing potential gaps to uphold legal standards and mitigate risks effectively.
b. Reach out for managerial guidance as and when required.
6. Legal Research and Analysis: 
a. Conducting legal research on a wide range of topics, including regulatory compliance, case law, and industry standards. Analysing legal issues and providing recommendations or solutions to support business objectives.
b. Reach out for managerial guidance as and when required.
7. Litigation Support: Assisting in the management of litigation matters and coordinating with external counsel under managerial guidance. 
8. Training: Developing under managerial guidance and delivering training sessions to employees on relevant legal topics.
9. Corporate Governance and Regulatory Filings: 
a. Assisting in corporate governance matters and regulatory filings pertaining to supply chain. 
b. Reach out for managerial guidance as and when required.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.