Corporate Counsel Details

Corporate Counsel

LOCATION: Avon/Ohio (US-OH), United States |
BRAND: Bendix |
REQUISITION : 9516 |
JOB GRADE: 17

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today!

Position Title:

Corporate Counsel

Reports To:

Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Date Last Revised:
January 7, 2026

The Corporate Counsel serves as a key legal partner to the North American KB business, providing comprehensive counsel across commercial contracting, compliance, corporate governance, sourcing, strategic transactions, litigation management, and HR‑related matters. This role collaborates closely with business leaders to support growth objectives, manage risk, and ensure effective execution of legal and regulatory obligations across the KB organization.

• Develop strong partnerships with the KB Truck business leadership and internal clients to assist with executing its strategic plans and achieving its aggressive growth targets while managing risk.
• Support the legal functions for all North American Truck operating units of Knorr-Bremse Group, and participate as a member of the KB North America and global KB Group Legal Department.
• Handle the review, drafting and negotiating of all types of contracts, agreements, letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, leases and licenses impacting various areas of the business, including project contracts, public procurement and bid opportunities. Identify and counsel on all applicable risk-shifting provisions in various contracts in accordance with KB Group guidelines, including principles of antitrust compliance.
• Support the North American Truck operating units of Knorr-Bremse Group in establishing, administering and training on comprehensive business and legal processes, in particular with respect to governmental and regulatory compliance requirements and programs of the KB Corporate Compliance Policies and organization.
• Support sourcing contracting processes, including assisting with drafting and assist with negotiating supply contracts; support the drafting of standard PO terms and conditions; provide counsel and advice in evaluating disputes with suppliers under the UCC; and drive process for timely and cost-effective dispute resolutions.
• Provide counsel and advice to the Truck business in developing strategic relationships, including drafting and negotiating transaction documentation and supporting legal due diligence with respect to mergers and acquisitions and alliances with strategic partners as applicable.
• Coordinate internal efforts and direct outside counsel to efficiently and cost-effectively handle evaluation and management of litigation activities; manage approved litigation budgets. Drive conflict resolution processes, including alternative dispute resolution as applicable.
• Support HR labor and employment legal matters and HR compliance issues.
• Support annual insurance and risk-management internal or external audits as applicable.
• Assist in drafting/proposing, maintaining and updating business and Legal department policies and procedures for the KB Truck organization.
• Additional responsibilities as requested or required.

• Knowledge of general commercial contract law and knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Familiar with the design and manufacturing processes used to produce respective system components.
• Familiarity with managing general corporate governance, record books, drafting corporate minutes, preparing resolutions and the like.
• Familiarity with regulatory and/or internal compliance laws, policies and procedures.

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