Corporate Legal Counsel

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel for a company in the Auburn Hills area. This is a hybrid position and does require 3 days onsite.

Job Duties:

• Provide accurate, timely and proactive legal advice to colleagues on a variety of legal topics.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial legal agreements, including confidentiality agreements, supplier and customer contracts, framework agreements, general terms and conditions, warranty agreements, real estate agreements, intellectual property agreements and employment contracts.
• Work cross-functionally, developing strong relationships with other departments (such as Commercial, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Warranty, Human Resources, Finance, Tax and Treasury) to assess and address legal implications in commercial transactions and compliance matters.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors as required ensuring cost-effective and timely support.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience, ideally with a mix of private practice and in-house experience (automotive industry experience is preferred but not required).
• Sound understanding of commercial and corporate law.
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate complex legal issues and risks in terms that non-legal colleagues can understand.
• The ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Have enthusiasm and drive to make a significant contribution towards the growth of the business.