Corporate Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of experience, including at least 1 year of employment-law experience.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan or another U.S. state bar, or eligibility for immediate admission.
• Excellent analytical, communication, research, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and across various functional areas.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, attention to detail, willingness to learn, self-motivation, confidence, planning and organizational skills, adaptability, sound judgment, discretion, ability to work under pressure, and multitasking ability.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a foreign language and/or international experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with matters arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Conduct and provide legal support for internal investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour issues, employee misconduct, and other workplace complaints.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, separation agreements, releases, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal guidance concerning hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage-and-hour compliance, workplace investigations, and termination decisions.
• Review and assist in developing employment policies, procedures, forms, agreements, and training materials.
• Assist in maintaining corporate governance records and legal entities, including preparing and managing corporate filings, annual reports, board documentation, resolutions, licenses, registrations, and other statutory records required for legal compliance.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining company policies and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure employee safety.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies to maximize commercial value, protect Hyundai’s interests, and appropriately allocate risk.
• Advise management on material risks, opportunities, and strategies.
• Work with shared services, human resources, and engineering teams to align with industry, regulatory, and statutory standards.
• Advise on newly enacted laws relating to employment and the administrative landscape, and help shape proactive internal policy regarding employment and shared-services process and procedure compliance.
• Recommend courses of action on legal problems and determine when matters require consultation or coordination with HATCI and/or Hyundai leadership, regulators, regional headquarters, or outside counsel.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and abundant holidays.
• A global environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.