Garrett - Advancing Motion · 2 months ago
Americas Legal Counsel
47548 Halyard Dr, Plymouth, MI, 48170, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGarrett Advancing Motion is a leader in automotive powertrain technologies, and they are seeking an Americas Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across the region. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while supporting business operations.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesTransportation
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including customer sale agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements, leases, and various other commercial contracts
Support business partners with contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and contract compliance, and collaborate with business partners to align contract terms with operational and business goals
Analyze and advise on a variety of legal and regulatory issues relating to commercial and contract law, including intellectual property, licensing, corporate compliance, foreign investment, real estate, labor and employment, product liability, and others
Play a key role in commercial and contract management, including through the implementation and management of efficient contract governance processes and the development and implementation of contract procedures and templates to improve operational efficiency
Serve as a key resource on complex and critical commercial issues facing the business
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal company policies within areas of responsibility
Conduct training on a wide variety of legal topics, including contracting excellence, competition law compliance, protection of intellectual property, USFCPA and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, and workplace issues
Assist on other legal matters, as needed, including: Support matters of strategic importance, such as the establishment of strategic alliances, joint ventures, licensing, protecting of intellectual property, and establishment of new sites
Assist in managing litigation and dispute resolution, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel, as needed
Assist with labor and employment matters, subsidiary governance, and government relations matters, as needed
Qualification
Required
JD or equivalent with active bar membership in good standing
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in law firm or in-house setting
Experience in commercial contract review, drafting, negotiation, interpretation, compliance, and lifecycle management
Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law, with an emphasis on practical, business-oriented legal advice
Preferred
Experience in dispute resolution, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, aftermarket, compliance, and governance a plus
Multinational business experience a plus; ability to work across countries and cultures; tolerance for some off-hours demands to account for time-zone differences; some travel expected, including internationally in the Americas region
Interest and ability to teach and train business partners in legal issues affecting the business
Ability to provide business partners with advice that blends legal risk management with an understanding of, and appreciation for, a client's business objectives
Proactive approach in recognizing needs, anticipating issues, and developing solutions
Unquestionable integrity and good judgement
Excellent communication and analytical skills necessary to effectively interact with and influence internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage priorities independently and take ownership over workstreams
Company
Garrett - Advancing Motion
Garrett Motion, a technology innovator and leader, has been serving customers globally for 70 years.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2024-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-05-03Post Ipo Equity· $179.29M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.55B
Leadership Team
Olivier Rabiller
President and CEO
Craig Balis
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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