Corporate Counsel

Hino Motors MFG USA • Novi, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Department in Novi, Michigan. The position reports to the General Counsel and focuses primarily on employment law, corporate compliance, and workplace investigations. The Corporate Counsel advises internal clients, manages investigations, and supports broader legal and business initiatives. Experience with commercial agreements, including drafting and negotiation, is a plus.

The role works cross-functionally with stakeholders across the enterprise. It includes advising Human Resources, Compliance, and other teams; conducting and supporting workplace investigations; supporting corporate and regulatory compliance; preparing business-critical documentation; assisting with commercial and transactional matters; and supporting legal department administration and operations. Domestic travel is listed as 0–5%.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of practice experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in good standing in at least one state, preferably Michigan, or able to obtain membership within a reasonable amount of time.
• Demonstrated experience advising on employment law and employee relations matters, including workplace policies, performance management, accommodations and leaves, discipline, and other employment-related issues.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations, including interviews, fact gathering, documentation, and assessment of workplace concerns.
• Strong understanding of corporate compliance principles, with experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to HR, Compliance, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and client service skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across functions.
• Adaptability and ability to respond effectively to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach; ability to manage diverse responsibilities, including administrative work, and address challenges independently.
• Clean disciplinary record with respect to law license, with no history of sanctions or professional misconduct.
• English written and spoken proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing, drafting, or negotiating commercial agreements.
• Admission to practice in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Human Resources, Compliance, and other cross-functional stakeholders on employment law and workplace matters, including employee relations, policies, performance management, accommodations and leaves, discipline, and related compliance issues.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, including drafting investigation plans and case closure reports, conducting interviews, reviewing relevant information, documenting findings, and advising on resolution and follow-up.
• Support corporate compliance initiatives, including policy development, compliance investigations, training, internal controls, and implementation of compliance requirements.
• Support regulatory and corporate compliance initiatives, including data privacy and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, memoranda, and other business-critical documentation.
• Support commercial and transactional matters as needed, including reviewing and negotiating business agreements and advising internal stakeholders on related legal issues.
• Support legal department administration and operations, including outside counsel and legal invoice management, budget preparation, spend reporting, and cross-functional meetings.
• Perform additional duties and support broader legal and business initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree