North America Regional Counsel (US Remote)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

By becoming a part of the Motorola Americas Commercial legal team, you become a part of helping public safety and commercial customers obtain the products and services needed for the moments that matter. From the legal procurement team working with subcontractors and vendor to obtain the supplies needed to run the business, to the legal pre-sales team negotiating contracts with customers, to the post-sales project team to complete our contracts as contracted on time and on budget, our team assist supports and facilitates the innovation and business efforts of Motorola Solutions.

Job Description

Overview:

The North America Regional Counsel is responsible for managing a team of legal professional(s) in a leadership role and as an individual contributor in the preparation of proposals in response to customer solicitations for the company’s entire product/services portfolio; the preparation, negotiation, interpretation and/or administration of contracts, subcontracts and licensing agreements; and ensures compliance with company policy as well as applicable laws/regulations. A key responsibility of the position is to ensure business and legal senior management are fully advised on major issues and legislative changes arising in relevant business areas, while seamlessly collaborating cross functionally with company business leaders and stakeholders including, Legal, Finance, Sales, Product, Procurement, and Risk Management to understand and meet the company’s business, financial and risk management objectives. The full-time position may be remote. Relocation expenses, if any, are the responsibility of candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, edit, finalize and negotiate highly complex (larger scope, longer-term, high value) transactional agreements with multiple elements of delivery to meet business and legal requirements. Agreements include, without limitation, sales/lease purchase agreements; end user license agreements, professional services agreements, subcontracts, statements of work (SOW), maintenance agreements, cloud/third party hosting agreements, Software as a Service (SAAS) agreements, and other technology agreements.

• Lead and manage contract documentation/approval flows to ensure consistency with internal processes.

• Lead and develop streamlined, organized and efficient policies and procedures for contracts, including establishing playbooks, and standard template language to be used in contracts.

• Manage contract disputes of high complexity, including understanding the issues, providing guidance on solutions and drafting settlement agreements. Oversee the dispute resolution process with customers and other third parties.

• Manage a team of Legal professional(s) in a leadership role and as an individual contributor in advising and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across marketing, product, finance, implementation and sales throughout the pre-sales, sales and post-contract cycle on a broad range of complex legal and compliance issues for the company’s entire portfolio of products/services to meet the company’s business, financial and risk management objectives.

• Provide strategic, independent legal counsel and guidance for the accomplishment of overall business objectives of the Company, while fully complying with applicable laws and regulations and avoiding unacceptable risks. This includes partnering with the business and product development teams to ensure compliance with government and customer-imposed requirements and prioritizing risks.

• Draft and implement legal policies to ensure that the company's exposure to legal risks is managed appropriately.

• Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices.

• Exercises reasonable judgment to determine when to escalate complex matters or decisions to more senior level counsel or manager.

• May manage the Company’s outside counsel and provide strategic