Legal Counsel

About the role

This role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to a broad range of legal issues, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-moving, collaborative environment as the primary legal partner to our Procurement team, while also supporting employment matters and litigation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support with contracts and commercial legal matters
• Support labor and employment matters, as needed
• Manage and oversee litigation matters, including product liability cases, as needed
• Help develop and improve legal processes and guidance to support business efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and regions to align legal advice with business objectives

Requirements

• 3-5 years of legal experience at a law firm or in an in-house corporate setting
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: commercial transactions, procurement contracts, labor and employment law, litigation management
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, balanced with the ability to focus on practical outcomes and the big picture
• A team player, with the ability to work independently and to contribute effectively to cross-functional teams
• A proactive, service-oriented approach, with comfort handling matters with limited supervision and often under time pressure
• Creativity and sound judgment in navigating complex or novel legal issues and moving matters forward
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business partners

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Wellness program with discounts and gifts (most benefits start on day one of employment)
• Voluntary benefits
• Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents
• Discounted rates on new Volvo leases through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP)

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.