Global Compliance, Regulatory & Environmental Senior Counsel

TI Fluid Systems•Auburn Hills, MI

60d

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead and coordinate global compliance, regulatory, privacy, and environmental/ESG legal initiatives across our $6B multinational automotive operations. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to domestic and international laws, industry standards, and internal policies across 26 countries.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school; active bar membership.
6+ years of legal experience, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing sector.
Proven expertise in global regulatory compliance, privacy law, and environmental legal frameworks.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work across cultures and jurisdictions.
Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to tolerate stress

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house counsel experience in a multinational corporation.
Familiarity with automotive supply chain and product lifecycle compliance.
Experience with M&A due diligence and integration from a compliance perspective

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor global compliance programs aligned with automotive industry regulations (e.g., NHTSA, FMVSS, EPA, CARB, UNECE).
Provide legal counsel on regulatory matters including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, competition law, and sanction and export controls.
Lead legal aspects of the Ethics Committee and support internal audit and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance gaps.
Oversee global privacy compliance including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional (incl China) frameworks.
Advise on data governance, cross-border data transfers, and cybersecurity protocols.
Support legal aspects of IT cybersecurity controls and initiatives
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards in international landscape
Support ESG initiatives and advise on environmental due diligence, sustainability disclosures, regulatory requirement and CSR principles (Environmental, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement).
Promote ethical conduct and integrity across global operations.
Support training programs on compliance, privacy, and environmental responsibilities.
Partner with HR, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.
Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies.