Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment

Aumovio•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AUMOVIO is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Law Americas Team in Auburn Hills, USA. The role provides day-to-day legal advice to HR and management on U.S. employment practices, workplace issues, and compliance obligations. It advises on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, assesses legal and regulatory developments, and advises on their business impact and implementation requirements. The Legal Counsel serves as a strategic partner to HR, management, and governance functions on policy development and compliance, employee relations, and performance management. The role also conducts or oversees internal investigations involving employment, ethics, and workplace conduct concerns, and manages outside counsel on litigation and administrative matters as appropriate. AUMOVIO is an independent technology and electronics company focused on mobility, with a portfolio spanning sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems, software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. It is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, and has about 87,000 employees across more than 100 locations worldwide.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree and a license to practice law in the United States.
At least 3 years of experience as a legal professional in a corporation, law firm, or both; an international perspective is preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws.
Significant experience advising HR and management on employee relations matters, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, wage and hour matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Experience supporting multi-state U.S. operations.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
Automotive industry experience is preferred.
Experience managing litigation is preferred.
An international perspective is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice to HR and management on U.S. employment practices, workplace issues, and compliance obligations.
Advise on federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII and other anti-discrimination laws, ADEA, PWFA, NLRA, OSHA and workplace safety requirements, and state leave, wage and hour, and employment regulations.
Analyze legal and regulatory developments and advise on business impact and implementation requirements.
Partner with HR, management, and governance functions on policy development and compliance, employee relations, and performance management.
Conduct or oversee internal investigations involving employment, ethics, and workplace conduct concerns.
Manage outside counsel on litigation and administrative matters as appropriate.