Commercial Counsel

Aptiv; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and life insurance

Disability coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support the U.S. and cross-border commercial activities. The role partners with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other functions to provide clear, business-focused legal advice that protects Aptiv’s interests and advances its commercial objectives.

The role requires a JD, active U.S. state bar membership, and 5+ years of experience advising multinational organizations on sophisticated commercial matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Five+ years of relevant legal experience advising multinational organizations on sophisticated commercial matters and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary legal contact for U.S. businesses on a broad range of commercial and general counseling matters.
• Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Support U.S., cross-border, and global commercial transactions.
• Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies to maximize commercial value and appropriately allocate risk.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and practical legal guidance.
• Identify and communicate legal/commercial risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate external counsel when appropriate, with focus on quality and cost.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support global customers and projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Business Acumen

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active US state bar membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Are you passionate about building strong business partnerships, navigating complex commercial matters, and delivering practical legal solutions? As Commercial Counsel at Aptiv, you will provide legal support primarily for Aptiv’s commercial activities in the United States while also supporting cross-border transactions, global customer and supplier relationships, and other international matters. Based in Troy, Michigan, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions. You will provide clear, business-focused advice that protects Aptiv’s interests, appropriately manages risk, and advances the company’s commercial objectives in a fast-paced global environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commercial Counseling & Contract Management
  • Act as a primary legal contact for assigned U.S. businesses and functions on a broad range of commercial and general counseling matters
  • Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, and other third parties
  • Support U.S., cross-border, and global commercial transactions
  • Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies that maximize commercial value, protect Aptiv’s interests, and appropriately allocate risk
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and practical legal guidance
• Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
  • Identify and anticipate legal and commercial risks and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
  • Develop practical, solution-oriented risk mitigation strategies
  • Support the strategic management of customer and supplier relationships
  • Analyze and resolve contract, warranty, pricing, quality, supply, and other commercial disputes
  • Coordinate legal support for litigation, compliance, investigations, intellectual property, product safety, corporate governance, and other specialty matters
  • Select, instruct, and manage external counsel when appropriate, with attention to quality, efficiency, and cost
• Business Partnership & Global Collaboration
  • Partner closely with leaders and stakeholders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions
  • Collaborate with legal colleagues across regions and corporate legal specialists to support global customers, suppliers, transactions, and projects
  • Work independently on U.S. matters while promoting a coordinated and consistent global approach
  • Contribute to global legal team initiatives, knowledge sharing, and best practices consistent with a One Aptiv approach
• Compliance, Training & Legal Excellence
  • Serve as a compliance champion and help reinforce Aptiv’s commitment to doing the right thing, the right way
  • Support compliance investigations, training, and related initiatives
  • Prepare and deliver training on contracting, ethics, compliance, and other legal risks
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant U.S. legal and industry developments
  • Coordinate advice on non-U.S. law with qualified local counsel when appropriate

Your Background

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
• Five or more years of relevant legal experience advising multinational organizations on sophisticated commercial matters and transactions
• Experience gained at a leading law firm, within a corporate legal department, or through a combination of both
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements under U.S. law
• Experience supporting cross-border or international commercial matters
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal expertise with sound judgment, business acumen, and a practical commercial perspective
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters, competing priorities, and stakeholder expectations within a fast-paced global environment
• Ability to work independently and lead U.S. matters while collaborating effectively across regions, functions, and time zones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-management skills
• Professional presence, integrity, and confidence to constructively challenge decisions or actions when required
• Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, AI tools, and legal technology platforms, with a willingness to adopt new tools and ways of working
• Experience within automotive, manufacturing, technology, or another global industrial environment is preferred

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, and to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
• Employee assistance program for mental well-being
• Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission‑critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life‑critical innovation in Medical technologies. Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment to achieve more together. Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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