Commercial Counsel

Aptiv•Troy, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Commercial Counsel at Aptiv, you will provide legal support primarily for Aptiv’s commercial activities in the United States while also supporting cross-border transactions, global customer and supplier relationships, and other international matters. Based in Troy, Michigan, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions. You will provide clear, business-focused advice that protects Aptiv’s interests, appropriately manages risk, and advances the company’s commercial objectives in a fast-paced global environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Five or more years of relevant legal experience advising multinational organizations on sophisticated commercial matters and transactions
Experience gained at a leading law firm, within a corporate legal department, or through a combination of both
Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements under U.S. law
Experience supporting cross-border or international commercial matters
Demonstrated ability to apply legal expertise with sound judgment, business acumen, and a practical commercial perspective
Ability to manage multiple complex matters, competing priorities, and stakeholder expectations within a fast-paced global environment
Ability to work independently and lead U.S. matters while collaborating effectively across regions, functions, and time zones
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely
Strong relationship-building, influencing, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-management skills
Professional presence, integrity, and confidence to constructively challenge decisions or actions when required
Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, AI tools, and legal technology platforms, with a willingness to adopt new tools and ways of working

Nice To Haves

Experience within automotive, manufacturing, technology, or another global industrial environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a primary legal contact for assigned U.S. businesses and functions on a broad range of commercial and general counseling matters
Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Support U.S., cross-border, and global commercial transactions
Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies that maximize commercial value, protect Aptiv’s interests, and appropriately allocate risk
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and practical legal guidance
Identify and anticipate legal and commercial risks and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
Develop practical, solution-oriented risk mitigation strategies
Support the strategic management of customer and supplier relationships
Analyze and resolve contract, warranty, pricing, quality, supply, and other commercial disputes
Coordinate legal support for litigation, compliance, investigations, intellectual property, product safety, corporate governance, and other specialty matters
Select, instruct, and manage external counsel when appropriate, with attention to quality, efficiency, and cost
Partner closely with leaders and stakeholders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions
Collaborate with legal colleagues across regions and corporate legal specialists to support global customers, suppliers, transactions, and projects
Work independently on U.S. matters while promoting a coordinated and consistent global approach
Contribute to global legal team initiatives, knowledge sharing, and best practices consistent with a One Aptiv approach
Serve as a compliance champion and help reinforce Aptiv’s commitment to doing the right thing, the right way
Support compliance investigations, training, and related initiatives
Prepare and deliver training on contracting, ethics, compliance, and other legal risks
Maintain current knowledge of relevant U.S. legal and industry developments
Coordinate advice on non-U.S. law with qualified local counsel when appropriate