Senior Counsel, Regulatory

Job Summary

Ford Motor Company’s Office of the General Counsel is seeking a highly skilled attorney to work on regulatory matters.

About the Role

The attorney will advise clients on compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and identify potential issues that require a safety recall. They will participate in weekly meetings with the Automotive Safety Office and Product Development, and work on Ford’s compliance with NHTSA’s Consent Order.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and identify potential safety recalls.
• Participate in weekly meetings to review technical product issues and determine if a safety recall is warranted.
• Collaborate with the Automotive Safety Office to review items for FMVSS compliance.
• Ensure all drafted documents provided to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration are accurate, clear, legally sound, and enforceable, aligning with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct targeted legal research as necessary to support the drafting of regulatory documents.

Requirements

• 8+ years of dedicated experience as a lawyer, with a preference for matters involving the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration or automotive experience.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
• Must be a licensed attorney in a U.S. state.

Preferred

• Collaboration skills to work with larger teams in meetings on a variety of subjects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex business issues and translate them into legal language.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with attorneys and internal business partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, for advanced document creation and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on significant projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products industries.