Legal Counsel

Volvo Car Corporation • Ridgeville, SC

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About The Position

The Americas-based legal team at Volvo Cars provides business-focused legal support across the region. They are seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and forward-thinking attorney with a strong interest in contract law and commercial transactions to serve as the primary legal partner to the Procurement team, while also supporting employment matters and litigation, as needed. This role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to a broad range of legal issues, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of legal experience at a law firm or in an in-house corporate setting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, balanced with the ability to focus on practical outcomes and the big picture
• A team player, with the ability to work independently and to contribute effectively to cross-functional teams
• A proactive, service-oriented approach, with comfort handling matters with limited supervision and often under time pressure
• Creativity and sound judgment in navigating complex or novel legal issues and moving matters forward
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business partners
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: commercial transactions, procurement contracts, labor and employment law, litigation management

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support with contracts and commercial legal matters
• Support labor and employment matters, as needed
• Manage and oversee litigation matters, including product liability cases, as needed
• Help develop and improve legal processes and guidance to support business efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and regions to align legal advice with business objectives

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Wellness program with discounts and gifts
• Voluntary benefits
• Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents
• Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP) allowing employees and their eligible family members to lease a new Volvo at discounted rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed