Corporate Counsel

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Superior Charter Township (MI); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Zero dollar premiums on medical,Dental

Employer-paid disability and life保险

Generous paid time off

Diversity in global environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement planning benefits

Health savings accounts and flexible F

Résumé du poste

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic employment law and governance support. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with HR and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of employment law experience, a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school, and active bar eligibility in Michigan or eligibility for immediate admission. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong analytical, communication, research, and writing abilities.
• Effective collaboration across HR, finance, and engineering teams.

Responsabilités

• Assist with employment law matters under Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, and related laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and other legal documents.
• Provide guidance on hiring, discipline, performance management, leaves of absence, and wage-hour compliance.
• Review and update employment policies and training materials.
• Support corporate governance filings, board documents, and risk management."
• Collaborate with HR, shared services, and engineering to align with regulatory standards.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Formation

Juris Doctor

Description du poste

Corporate Counsel

HATCI's legal department is a tight-knit group of attorneys and support professionals. HATCI legal is looking for an associate counsel who is an excellent communicator, team player, detail-oriented, willing to learn, self-motivated, confident, and interested in helping create a happy, healthy, and productive work environment on the legal team. The successful candidate will work with legal, supporting the management and resources departments and various engineering departments. The ideal candidate must possess planning and organizational skills, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, be deadline-driven, have sound judgment and decision-making skills, be able to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information, work well under pressure and be a multitasker. This Counsel role is a wonderful opportunity to work with a diverse group of highly driven team members. This role will report directly to the General Counsel.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Employment Law:
  • 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
• Corporate Governance:
  • Assist in maintaining corporate governance records and legal entities by preparing and managing corporate filings, annual reports, board documentation, resolutions, licenses, registrations, and other statutory records required to maintain legal compliance.
  • Assist in drafting and maintaining company policies and procedures required to mitigate risk and ensure employee safety.
• Commercial Transaction Support:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
  • Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies that maximize commercial value, protect Hyundai's interests, and appropriately allocate risk
• Risk Assessment: Advise management on material risks, opportunities, and strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with shared services teams, human resources, and engineering teams to align with industry, regulatory, and statutory standards.
• Laws/Regulations: Advise on newly enacted laws relating to the employment and administrative landscape, as well as shape proactive internal policy regarding employment and shared services process and procedure compliance.
• Information Center: Make recommendations on legal problems and determine when a legal matter requires consultation or coordination with HATCI and/or Hyundai leadership, regulators, RHQs, and/or outside counsel.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Educational Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor
• Related Experience Requirements (# of years, industry, etc):
  • 1-3 years experience with at least 1 year experience in employment law
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Proficiency in a foreign language and/or international experience are a plus
  • Candidate should demonstrate excellent analytic, communication, research, and writing skills
  • Also strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and across various functional areas
• Any Additional Certifications Required:
  • Active member of the State Bar of Michigan or another U.S. state bar (or eligibility for immediate admission)

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick 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

OTHER DETAILS

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran.VEVRAAFederal contractor.