A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

This role will establish and maintain the operations for a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on standardizing processes, procedures, and best practices for handling litigation across all company divisions and functions. This role will ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance in litigation management while driving innovation and continuous improvement in operations.

What You Will Do

Build and Manage the CoEEstablish 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 & GovernanceDevelop 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 ManagementSelect and engage outside counsel on enterprise litigation mattersDirect and manage outside counsel on complex litigation matters from pre-litigation through resolutionLead the strategy on enterprise litigation mattersCross-Functional CollaborationPartner 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 & ToolsEvaluate and deploy litigation management tools, e-discovery solutions, and data analytics platforms.Drive AI, automation and technology adoption to improve efficiency and transparency.Reporting & MetricsDevelop 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.

What You Need to Be Successful

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.

Bonus Points if You Have

Project management expertise or certificationsExperience working with e-discovery, litigation hold and matter management systemsExperience setting up new processes

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.Be willing to work remotely and occasionally in an office located in US.Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

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

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Salary Ranges:

$ 125,250 - $ 183,700

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.