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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.  At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!LocationTorrance, CAJob PurposeThe purpose and function of the Electrified and New Business Contracts Counsel is to provide high quality, proactive legal services and advice on a timely and cost-effective basis for moderate to complex matters to a variety of Honda companies throughout the North American Region to help minimize legal risks.Key AccountabilitiesDay to day agreement support:  Provide advice, negotiation, and review for agreements supporting electrification and new business functions at Honda, such as master service agreements, cloud service agreements and software license agreements.  Must be willing/able to deal with Intellectual Property issues.  Complex agreement support: draft new agreements to support new business initiatives, and support complicated agreements involving joint ventures and alliances.Improvement: Work on new processes and training for Honda associates to improve the quality and effectiveness of the legal function.Projects: Participate in the planning and execution of assigned projects with a regional focus.Qualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum 5 years experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contractsWillingness to support other agreement areas depending on needs of the businessAbility to learn and understand new technology areasAbility to handle Intellectual Property issues in agreementsJuris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law schoolAdmittance to the California BarFlexibility to support agreement negotiations in eastern time zone from time to timeExcellent skills in communication, problem solving, customer satisfaction, building relationships, coaching, decision-making, risk analysis, flexibility, adaptability, patience, listening, good writing, risk taking, focusing on achieving results, and supporting others to achieve results and legal technical knowledgeWorkstyleHybridTotal Rewards and BenefitsWhat differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?Total rewards:Competitive base salary Pay will be based on several variables that includes but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.Annual BonusManager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation EligibleLifestyle BonusCareer Growth:Advancement opportunitiesCareer mobilityEducation reimbursement for continued learningTraining and Development programsAdditional Offerings:Wellbeing programCommunity service and engagement programsProduct programsFree drinks onsiteWhat differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?Total rewards:Competitive base salary Pay will be based on several variables that includes but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.Annual BonusManager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation EligibleLifestyle BonusCareer Growth:Advancement opportunitiesCareer mobilityEducation reimbursement for continued learningTraining and Development programsAdditional Offerings:Wellbeing programCommunity service and engagement programsProduct programsFree drinks onsiteHonda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.