KION Group

Corporate Counsel

KION Group  •  $113k - $151k/yr  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Dematic, legal professionals play a meaningful role in helping the business achieve its strategic objectives while effectively managing risk. As Corporate Counsel, you will join our in-house legal team as a trusted advisor to the Sales organization and other business functions, helping the company achieve its commercial goals while appropriately managing legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. You will advise on a broad range of commercial transactions and support business initiatives across a multifaceted global enterprise.

In this role, you will support sophisticated contract negotiations, advise on commercial and operational matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering clear, practical, and timely legal advice in a fast-paced global environment.

We offer:

Job Description

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $112,875 - $150,550 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales and business teams throughout the customer contracting process
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, customer terms and conditions, statements of work, software and service agreements, confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, and partner or reseller agreements
  • Identify risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives while protecting company interests
  • Partner with Sales, Finance, Project Execution, Procurement, Compliance, IT, and other partners to support contract negotiations and successful project execution
  • Advise on key contractual provisions, including liability allocation, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property, payment terms, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to improve consistency, efficiency, and governance throughout the contracting process
  • Support legal operations initiatives, contract lifecycle management activities, policy development, and employee training programs
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on potential impacts and risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with external counsel when niche legal expertise or local jurisdiction support is required

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
  • 3 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions, preferably within an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination of both
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
  • Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and customer contracting
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and deliver practical, business-oriented advice
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems; experience with Icertis is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting a global or multinational organization
  • Experience within industrial, manufacturing, automation, technology, logistics, or equipment-related industries
  • Familiarity with software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, equipment sales, or professional services contracting
  • Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, or other regulatory matters relevant to commercial transactions
  • Experience developing contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, or legal training programs
  • Spanish and/or French language proficiency

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KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

You can access our Legal Notice via the link https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Legal-Notice/ and our Privacy Statement here: https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Privacy-Statement/

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
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