Corporate Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including OEM supplier procurement agreements, indemnity agreements, confidentiality agreements, license agreements, inter-company agreements, and other transactional documents
• Lead the monthly legal invoice process, including intake, review, approval, tracking by firm and matter, and reporting to senior leadership on spend and budget impact
• Provide legal counsel to cross-functional stakeholders on contract and commercial law matters
• Lead the development, drafting, and implementation of internal policies and procedures
• Prepare reports, presentations, memoranda, and other business-critical documentation
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including data privacy efforts such as CCPA compliance
• Lead annual risk management activities, including procurement of insurance coverage, in partnership with the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel
• Oversee the coordination and management of enterprise auto insurance claims
• Perform additional duties in support of the legal department, including budget preparation, invoice reporting, and participation in cross-functional meetings

Education & Experience Requirements

• Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice in good standing in at least one state (preferably Michigan) or the ability to obtain membership in a reasonable amount of time

Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience reviewing, researching, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, indemnity agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other transaction-related documents
• Strong understanding of laws governing commercial transactions, with a proven ability to interpret and apply legal principles to complex business scenarios
• Excellent communication and client service skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across functions
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to evolving business needs and priorities
• Self-motivated, proactive professional capable of managing diverse responsibilities (including administrative) and addressing challenges independently

Travel Requirements

0-5% domestic travel

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA)

• Requires all new hires to successfully pass a post offer-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new hires must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. within their first 3 days of employment.
• HMMUSA uses E-Verify.
• Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.