Corporate Counsel – Contracts

Responsibilities

• Legal review of commercial and transactional documents.
• Review markups of commercial and transactional documents.
• Draft commercial and transactional documents.
• Manage employee expectations and communicate effectively with Company staff regarding the review processes and lead times for commercial and transactional documents.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to Company employees on issues related to commercial and transactional documents, negotiations, and contract disputes.
• Collaborate closely with Company staff during contract negotiations and transactions.
• Negotiate with customers, suppliers, vendors, and other external parties to protect the Company’s legal interests.
• Oversee legal vendors and law firms in relation to contract review assignments and legal tasks.
• Report to the general counsel on ongoing projects, including contract negotiations, review statuses, and legal support for disputes.
• Conduct training sessions for Company employees on best practices for contracts.
• Work with multiple teams internal to the Company to support decision-making relating to contracts and transactions among the various departments.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of verifiable prior experience in an in-house legal department reviewing contracts and providing advice and counsel on contracts and transactions.
• Self-directed leader with the ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Strong business acumen and proficiency in the automotive industry and supply chain issues are essential.
• Outstanding client service mentality.
• Ability to manage many contracts simultaneously.
• Good with technology and software applications.
• Ability to manage client expectations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail with a factual and legal analytic capability.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Comfortable with aggressive and proactive defense strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Impeccable communication, both written and verbal, with strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., including the ability to “track changes” and redline documents.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM with Foreign License is required.
• MBA or Undergraduate in Business Administration is preferred.