Corporate Counsel - Contracts

About the role

The Corporate Counsel assists leaders on the Legal and Vendor Relations teams by performing a variety of legal and procurement related duties, with a primary focus on reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and other business transactions. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor and other company contracts
• Performing vendor risk management and due diligence functions
• Identifying expiring contracts, managing contract reporting, and preparing amendments and termination letters
• Drafting written correspondence with outside counsel, vendors, and other third-parties
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Editing legal documents for accuracy
• Providing support and assistance to members of the Vendor Relations team
• Reviewing marketing materials and communications for legal and regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s and Law Degree Admission or pending admission to the Michigan Bar
• With 1-3 years of relevant job experience
• Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor and other contracts
• Knowledge of the contracting and procurement processes
• Commitment to continuous business improvement
• Previous in-house legal experience is a plus
• Capable of working closely with internal clients and outside counsel
• Effective planning, organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team based environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Law Degree Admission or pending admission to the Michigan Bar
• 1-3 years of relevant job experience
• Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor and other contracts
• Knowledge of the contracting and procurement processes
• Commitment to continuous business improvement
• Previous in-house legal experience is a plus
• Capable of working closely with internal clients and outside counsel
• Effective planning, organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team based environment

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Project management
• Legal research
• Vendor management

Benefits

Includes Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days, additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months, adoption reimbursement program, paid volunteer hours, paid training and career development, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k with employer match, mortgage discount and area business discounts, free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court, wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon, gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch, convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks, indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi, and more.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.