Global Counsel Marketing, Race, & Blimp Operations
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, OH, United States
Global Counsel, Marketing, Race & Blimp OperationsThe Global Counsel, Marketing, Race & Blimp Operations provides legal guidance and subject matter expertise for Global Sales & Marketing activities across markets and supports other business units with technology, innovation, procurement and marketing-related issues as needed. This position plays a key role in proactively managing risks associated with marketing campaigns and activities within scope, through training and coaching, as well as the creation and implementation of efficient governance processes and standards in assigned areas. Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Broad Business and Functional Experience:Demonstrated technical expertise in primary areas of responsibilityMonitors legal developments and trends and makes recommendations to management on how to respondExperience working on international projects and mattersUnderstands the connection between the business objective and the role in achieving that objectiveEnsures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and standards across the organization
Customer-Facing (Including Internal Customers) Role:Experience in building relationships with in-scope leaders and their direct reports, outside counsels, regulators, agencies, and similar third partiesCollaborates cross-functionally with marketing, racing, and other teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and strategiesAdvises on marketing, race and Blimp operations legal aspects globally. This includes ensuring compliance with advertising, racing and competition laws, and drafting and negotiating marketing-related contracts like promotional agreements and sponsorshipsBusiness Acumen:Demonstrates consistent understanding of business drivers in the application of legal expertise (gaining a broad knowledge within the function)Oversees contracts and negotiations for marketing, race and Blimp operations globally, coordinates global contracts/initiatives, facilitating local and expert support, as neededReviews NA and US-based global marketing agreements (including marketing procurement & digital)Advises on and manages the legal risks associated with in-scope activities, including potential litigation and reputational damageTrack Record of Delivering Results:Contributes to Law Department strategic initiatives and projects in assigned areasPrimary point-of-contact for racing standards and technical regulationsManage budgets (i.e., case, matter, project, tenders, outside counsel)Develops/Maintains global marketing policies, templates, and playbooks to drive cross-functional efficienciesDevelops and provides training and lessons learned to minimize future risk to the company
Key Experience10 or more years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal departmentDemonstrated leadership experienceLaw degree from an accredited U.S. law school and a member of the Bar (no need to be state specific)Key SkillsHighest level of ethical conduct and integrityExcellent communication skills (verbal/written), with the ability to navigate across functions and establish trust with executive and senior managementStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to develop business-oriented and cost-efficient solutionsCommitted to delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced corporate environmentDemonstrated business judgment and consensus-building skills, ability to provide practical solutions and client counseling experience#LI-NC2Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: US OH Akron Corp HdqtrsType: Full time
Customer-Facing (Including Internal Customers) Role:Experience in building relationships with in-scope leaders and their direct reports, outside counsels, regulators, agencies, and similar third partiesCollaborates cross-functionally with marketing, racing, and other teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and strategiesAdvises on marketing, race and Blimp operations legal aspects globally. This includes ensuring compliance with advertising, racing and competition laws, and drafting and negotiating marketing-related contracts like promotional agreements and sponsorshipsBusiness Acumen:Demonstrates consistent understanding of business drivers in the application of legal expertise (gaining a broad knowledge within the function)Oversees contracts and negotiations for marketing, race and Blimp operations globally, coordinates global contracts/initiatives, facilitating local and expert support, as neededReviews NA and US-based global marketing agreements (including marketing procurement & digital)Advises on and manages the legal risks associated with in-scope activities, including potential litigation and reputational damageTrack Record of Delivering Results:Contributes to Law Department strategic initiatives and projects in assigned areasPrimary point-of-contact for racing standards and technical regulationsManage budgets (i.e., case, matter, project, tenders, outside counsel)Develops/Maintains global marketing policies, templates, and playbooks to drive cross-functional efficienciesDevelops and provides training and lessons learned to minimize future risk to the company
Key Experience10 or more years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal departmentDemonstrated leadership experienceLaw degree from an accredited U.S. law school and a member of the Bar (no need to be state specific)Key SkillsHighest level of ethical conduct and integrityExcellent communication skills (verbal/written), with the ability to navigate across functions and establish trust with executive and senior managementStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to develop business-oriented and cost-efficient solutionsCommitted to delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced corporate environmentDemonstrated business judgment and consensus-building skills, ability to provide practical solutions and client counseling experience#LI-NC2Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: US OH Akron Corp HdqtrsType: Full time