Senior Corporate Counsel

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, coordinate, and support compliance with U.S. non-product specific regulatory requirements applicable to a major Tier-1 automotive supplier with significant manufacturing operations in North America.
• Ensure the establishment, continuous improvement and maintenance of policies, procedures, and controls to manage automotive, environmental, safety, and supply chain compliance risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present reports to executive leadership on trade and regulatory compliance issues, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory compliance strategies considering different regulatory pathways.
• Participate in internal and external audits to identify potential compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide regulatory training to internal teams on relevant regulations and compliance procedures
• Travel to regional locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical, working level, knowledge and understanding of navigating complex regulations and working with applicable regulatory agencies and stakeholders to develop compliance strategies.
• Familiarity with the operation and management of other relevant regulations and guidelines in the auto industry including NHTSA, OSHA, and EPA is advantageous.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply those regulations to business needs.
• Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple regulatory projects with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Compliance Program: Familiarity with the operation and management of corporate compliance function.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school required.
• Admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 7-10 years working as licensed attorney required.
• Extensive experience advising clients in regulatory matters required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience providing advice and counsel to leaders on how to mitigate risk in fast paced environment preferred.
• Experience working in the automotive industry preferred.
• Significant corporate legal in-house experience preferred.
• Significant experience working in or for a Japanese company preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Variety of No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Variety of Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)