Litigation Counsel - COE Lead

About the Position

We are seeking a Litigation Counsel - COE Lead to establish and maintain operations for a Center of Excellence focused on standardizing litigation processes across all company divisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and Manage the CoE

  • Establish the operating model for the Litigation Center of Excellence.
  • Define and implement standardized litigation processes, policies, and procedures across all divisions and functions.
  • Serve as the central point of expertise for litigation management.

• Process Optimization & Governance

  • Develop playbooks, guidelines, and templates for litigation response, case management, and resolution.
  • Implement consistent document retention, discovery, and reporting standards.
  • Establish governance structures and compliance checkpoints to ensure adherence across divisions and functions.

• Strategic Litigation Matter Management

  • Select and engage outside counsel on enterprise litigation matters.
  • Direct and manage outside counsel on complex litigation matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
  • Lead the strategy on enterprise litigation matters.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with divisional legal teams, compliance, risk management, and outside counsel to align on practices.
  • Provide training and knowledge-sharing programs for stakeholders.
  • Ensure best practices are shared, adopted, and continuously updated across the organization.

• Technology & Tools

  • Evaluate and deploy litigation management tools, e-discovery solutions, and data analytics platforms.
  • Drive AI, automation, and technology adoption to improve efficiency and transparency.

• Reporting & Metrics

  • Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to track litigation outcomes, cycle times, costs, and risk trends.
  • Provide regular executive-level reporting on litigation portfolio performance and CoE impact.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree; admission to practice law preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in litigation management, legal operations, or related legal leadership roles.
• Proven experience in building and leading cross-functional programs or centers of excellence.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, case management, e-discovery, and legal technology platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and project management abilities with a track record of driving process improvements.

Nice to Have

• Project management expertise or certifications.
• Experience working with e-discovery, litigation hold, and matter management systems.
• Experience setting up new processes.

We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

About the Company

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications, and job-related performance.

Salary

$125,250 - $183,700

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.