Job Description

Technology Transactions Attorney

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

In order to maintain our reputation as a global leader in the creation of advanced mobility solutions, we need an outstanding team of legal professionals to help us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. Working within our Office of General Counsel, youll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team delivering world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.

What youll be able to do:

Technology Transactions Attorney to be part of our Technology Transactions team within the Office of General Counsel (OGC), focusing on technology driven legal matters in the automotive industry. In this role you will be working globally as a member of cross-functional project teams specifically responsible for representing Fords principles, practices, and values in technology transactions with 3rd parties via drafting, reviewing, editing legal documents. The role requires a unique combination of competency in technology, law, and general business and ability to assess associated risks for given business situation (e.g. open source software).

* Managing risk to Ford through effective negotiations with third parties in technology transactions, including communicating risks in business or technology terms.
* Understanding the motivations of each party in a transaction and translating that into win-win solutions.
* Managing complex technology transaction-related projects with third parties to achieve required deadlines.
* Participating in cross-functional global teams formed to ensure that business objectives and requirements are met with a given transaction.
* Reviewing and negotiating software licenses and counseling on risks related to various business needs in business or technology terms.
* Ensuring effective ongoing relationships with third parties with whom there are existing transactions (licenses, agreements, regulatory).
* Participate in third party relationship management activities:
* Contributing to business-driven vendor management activities (framework, tools, practices, learning resources),
* Guiding business colleagues on operationalizing key technology contracts, including processes for governance and on-going monitoring of and feedback related to vendor performance
* Guide development of relationships with new vendors to deliver win-win outcomes supporting Ford's long-term technology related strategies
* Consulting with business partners on proposed or completed transactions in order to aid their decision making and risk assessments.
* Providing proactive decision-making information for contracts and other related legal documents.
* Leading various types of buy or sell transactions (services, hardware, software, data, cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), telecom) providing customized services for each client.
* Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Demonstrating skill with mediation, problem solving, communication, and influencing in order to effectively balance client's goals with overall corporate risk management.
* Continually evolving technical understanding in a legal context in order to provide counsel to clients on newer technologies

The minimum requirements we seek:

* Juris Doctor degree with good standing membership in the Michigan Bar Association and technical undergraduate degree
* 10+ years of demonstrated experience in identifying risks and analyzing requirements for various technology transactions
* 8+ years of technology industry experience sufficient to understand technical requirements, technology products/services, and assess risks
* 3+ years of experience drafting technology or licensing contracts
* 3+ years of experience servicing clients in various technology or licensing transactions

Our preferred requirements:

* Hands on-technology work experience.
* Demonstrated experience managing relationships with third party technology vendors
* Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills
* Ability to service clients by:
* Listening to business partner's needs to ascertain goals and objectives
* Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and managing by influence
* Identifying the key drivers in various transactions / focusing on the true issue
* Balancing enterprise risk factors with business partner's goals
* Setting strategy and defining actions to achieve the strategy
* Applying industry knowledge to drafting agreements and conducting negotiations
* Motivating and leading diverse virtual teams brought together to execute a particular transaction
* Ability to leverage limited resources to achieve goals
* Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in finding win-win solutions in negotiations and with contract terms
* Experience with management of cross functional /multi-departmental global projects as well as working effectively with multiple perspectives, cultures, geographies
* Drive to proactively manage third party vendor issues/relationships
* Experience communicating legal risk associated with technology-related business activities

What youll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, wed love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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