Job Description

We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hard working and dedicated to keeping people safe. We promote a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and work with colleagues around the world. As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team.

Position Overview:

As part of the Global Sustainability Office, the Senior Legal Counsel, reporting directly to the General Counsel, works at the intersection of human rights, corporate responsibility and environmental laws to provide legal advice, ensure compliance, and support strategic Sustainability initiatives. The Senior Legal Counsel works closely with the Global Legal, Compliance and Sustainability team. The [SLG] acts as liaison with the business and functional teams, outside legal counsel, industry organizations, and regulators. The [SLG] shall be located in [Auburn Hills, Michigan].

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance on corporate sustainability programs, including without limitation relating to responsible sourcing, supply chain due diligence and mapping, and human rights and related environmental risk.
• Drive the Company’s business partner due diligence, mapping and traceability initiatives (supporting the Purchasing and Sales departments).
• Leading and/or supporting strategic and tactical legal initiatives related to the Company’s commitment to respecting human rights, corporate responsibility and environmental laws.
• Draft, manage, and review legal documents, such as policies, procedures, contracts (including supply agreements and purchase orders with and codes of conduct of business partners), and reports related to sustainability and human rights.
• Conduct legal research on national and international human rights, supply chain due diligence and other sustainability law requirements.
• Handle inquiries by business partners and regulators relating to corporate sustainability programs, human rights, business partner due diligence and others, including information requests, and organize and support mock detention exercises.
• Assist in compliance investigations relating to human rights, corporate responsibility and related environmental laws.
• Serve on and support the activities of the Global Sustainability Committee and/or other committee as requested by the General Counsel.
• Lead the Global Legal Sustainability Practice Group.
• Provide advice on and otherwise support business partner risk assessments as well as the Company’s legal & compliance risk assessment.
• Participate in industry and other organizations and engage with civil society networks and stakeholders relating to Sustainability topics as requested by the General Counsel.
• Support and implement global legal functional excellence initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Successfully completed legal studies at an accredited U.S. law school and admission to a bar in good standing.

• At least 3 years of PQE, acquired in private practice in a law firm and/or in-house, in human rights and related sustainability matters.
• Fluent in English (both oral and written)
• Strong computer skills (word, outlook, power point, etc.
• Preferably, experience in managing supply chain traceability efforts

Skills :

• Excellent leadership and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload; handle multiple tasks and projects across multiple jurisdictions at the same time; ability to set priorities.
• Interest and ability to teach and to motivate business people in Sustainability matters.
• Self-motivated, dedicated team player with the ability to work successfully in different cultures and countries.
• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence.
• Integrity and confidentiality; good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage outside counsel cost-effectively and efficiently
• Enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive and polite – non-emotional approach to problems.
• Motivated, and interested in the automotive industry, including its global supply chains.
• Take initiative and think ahead of the problem; innovative (make a difference).
• Willing to learn new things.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This company does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

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