L3Harris Technologies

Senior Principal Counsel, Supply Chain

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Melbourne • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice and counseling on all aspects of supply chain and procurement law, including direct materials sourcing, indirect procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain risk management.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of supply chain agreements, including master supply agreements, purchase orders, statements of work, service agreements, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, logistics contracts, and vendor/supplier contracts.
  • Lead complex contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers, leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms while balancing business needs and legal risk.
  • Develop, implement, and execute procurement policies, procedures, and best practices that drive operational efficiencies and standardization across the organization.
  • Champion change management initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve contract templates, and enhance procurement workflows.
  • Advise on legal issues related to supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Support supply chain operations by addressing legal issues related to supplier performance, delivery delays, quality disputes, pricing adjustments, and contract terminations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Compliance to address supply chain-related legal matters and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Monitor changes in commercial law, trade regulations, and supply chain-related legislation to ensure company policies and practices remain compliant and competitive.
  • Manage and resolve pre-litigation disputes and claims related to supplier contracts, including breach of contract, warranty claims, indemnification issues, and performance disputes.
  • When outside counsel is engaged, oversee and manage their work to align with the company's legal strategy and objectives.

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school and a minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial contracts, procurement, and supply chain law.
  • Member in good standing of a state bar.
  • Significant experience negotiating complex supply chain and procurement agreements, with demonstrated success in achieving favorable business outcomes.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and flowdown requirements in government contracting environments.
  • Proven track record of creating and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements that drive efficiency and operational excellence.
  • Experience leading change management initiatives and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong client-relations and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent judgment and superior written and oral communication and analytical skills.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.
  • Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with international procurement, import/export regulations, trade compliance, and supply chain risk management.
  • Experience supporting supply chain aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience in a publicly traded company, preferably in aerospace & defense, manufacturing, retail, or distribution industries.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationsupply chain lawprocurement lawcommercial contractspolicy implementationprocess improvementinternational procurementimport/export regulationstrade compliancesupply chain risk management
Soft Skills
negotiation skillsclient-relations skillsinterpersonal skillsjudgmentwritten communicationoral communicationanalytical skillsdetail-orientedcollaborationtime management
Certifications
JD from an accredited law schoolmember of a state bar