Overview
Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs in Detroit, Michigan, USA at Startup Accelerator
Our organization seeks qualified legal counsel to help us comply with all regulations and requirements. Legal counsel will draft and manage legal documents, oversee all legal aspects of our business, and offer guidance and advice to management. Applicants must know how to manage legal documents, review litigation strategy, and handle statutory filing. The job requires extensive knowledge of legal language and practices and excellent communication skills.
Our ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced with crisis management, and capable of handling litigation, patents, and infringement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer legal guidance and advice to business professionals.
Clarify legal language.
Ensure our company meets legal compliance standards.
Draft and review legal contracts.
Oversee all general legal operations.
Review business and tax strategies to identify potential risks or opportunities.
Advise and support business clients to ensure that the regional team has identified and complied with relevant regulations.
Monitor, advise, and counsel on regulations, regulatory developments, and safety-related topics.
Effectively communicate risks and provide excellent solutions-oriented legal advice to all levels of the Company.
Participate and potentially lead meetings on safety and reporting topics.
Work on government interactions for regulatory topics.
Lead litigation activities for the company.
Manage outside counsels and budget.
Advise on quality issues and related claims.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
An active membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan (or eligible to practice as Registered In House Counsel).
7+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for law firms, in-house expertise, and 3+ years’ experience working on commercial litigation matters.
Nice to have in-house legal experience at an automotive OEM/Supply chain.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated experience as a solutions-oriented self-starter who provides practical advice in a manner that is understandable by non-lawyers.
A willingness to roll up your sleeves and work on any matter, big or small.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional clients.
Nice to have experience working on supply chain litigation.
Energetic, responsive team player who is keen to take initiative. Proactive, organized, and accurate with attention to detail. Cost and time-conscious. Safety conscious and flexible. Be able to work in a highly dynamic organization and to work under pressure. English fluency is required. Outstanding communication skills required.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Industrial Automation and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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Title: Corporate Legal Counsel
Company: Startup Accelerator
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Lawyer, Intellectual Property)
