Corporate Counsel

JTEKT North America•Greenville, SC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice, support, and strategic guidance on general commercial matters as may be assigned, employment matters, including advising on employment issues, conducting investigations, developing and implementing employment policies and procedures and advising on employee corrective counseling and terminations. This individual will also oversee the Company’s Compliance Program in North America, including assisting in investigations, preparing and reviewing investigation reports and communications, policies and procedures and identifying areas for continued improvement, as well as with assisting and managing litigation matters as may be assigned.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one State bar.
Minimum of 6 years of directly relevant legal experience with significant exposure to labor and employment issues.
Experience working with employees from diverse backgrounds.
Experience working effectively with colleagues in different countries, respecting cultural nuances, and managing communication across various time zones.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively across all levels of company management and personnel.
A results-oriented mindset with an ability to drive cross-functional efforts to develop and implement internal policies and procedures to manage company risk and support specific business initiatives.
Proven track record in managing complex legal projects, including the ability to define scope, manage resources, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Ability to build and cultivate relationships with internal and external customers.
A keen interest in and ability to understand the business, its strategies, its people and its organizational structures.
Strong negotiation skills, complemented with excellent business judgment and strategic thought.
Proven oral and written skills.
Excellent communication skills, professional presence, and an ability to influence in a collaborative environment.
Effective in managing competing priorities and internal client needs.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise considerable judgement, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
High ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience is a plus but is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Advise HR and management on day-to-day employment law and labor relations issues, including hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; recruiting; compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions; EEO complaints; and employee benefits.
Advise the businesses on key areas of compliance.
Oversee and manage outside counsel on all litigation, compliance/claims and disputes.
Responsible for tracking, documenting and maintaining corporate books and related governance matters.
Provide leadership, guidance and support on compliance and ethics issues, including policy interpretation and compliance risk assessment
Develop and deliver training to supervisors and managers on a variety of legal topics, including employment and compliance matters.
Analyze and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, as well as provide guidance to the business on contractual disputes.
Clear, succinct verbal and written communication skills are required.
Able to work effectively with all levels of management, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product.
Other tasks as may be assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.