My client, a global and very reputable automotive manufacturer, is looking to bring on a Senior Corporate Counsel to support their legal team! The team is looking for a confident, adaptable, and diligent commercial lawyer to support their Legal Director by providing legal advice and assistance to various functional groups within our organization. Additionally, this role includes offering general administrative support.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate, timely, and proactive legal counsel on a variety of legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide 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.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, building strong relationships with departments such as Commercial, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Warranty, Human Resources, Finance, Tax, and Treasury to address legal implications in commercial transactions and compliance issues.
• Handle complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors as needed, ensuring cost-effective and timely support.
• Provide advice and support on regulatory compliance matters, including bribery, anti-corruption, and competition law.
• Assist the legal team in developing and delivering training to the business.
• Promote best practices in legal, compliance, and risk management throughout the organization.
• Maintain books, records, and general corporate governance matters for the international jurisdictions.
• Manage and maintain legal databases.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States and active State Bar membership.
• 2-4 years of experience, ideally with a blend of private practice and in-house experience (automotive industry experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of commercial and corporate law.
• Conduct work with integrity and responsibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey complex legal issues and risks in terms understandable to non-legal colleagues.