Counsel, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Counsel for Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) to deliver strategic legal guidance on commercial, procurement, and supply chain matters. The role requires business‑m minded judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities across GM’s structure.

The ideal candidate will draft and negotiate complex agreements, support cross‑functional teams, and drive process improvements while aligning with GM’s strategic and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience advising on strategic commercial relationships or high‑value transactions.
• Ability to obtain Michigan in-house counsel admission if required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to translate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements, including strategic sourcing, technology, licensing, and supply‑chain contracts.
• Provide legal and strategic advice to GPSC clients to advance business objectives while balancing risk.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to structure transactions and support execution of initiatives.
• Develop contracting processes, playbooks, templates, and training to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze and advise on complex legal and operational issues with enterprise‑wide risk perspective.
• Build relationships with clients, legal colleagues, and business partners across GM.

Skills

4+ years experience

Licensed attorney in US

Michigan bar eligibility

Strategic commercial transactions

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive initiative

Process improvement

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview The Legal Staff Counsel supporting Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) will provide strategic, solutions‑oriented legal guidance on commercial, procurement, and supply chain matters. The ideal candidate is a business‑minded attorney with strong judgment, the ability to navigate complex transactions, and the agility to support fast‑moving business objectives. Experience with intellectual property or technology transactions is valuable but not required. This role requires a proactive self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities, collaborate across legal and business teams, and deliver clear, pragmatic advice aligned to GM’s broader strategic and financial goals.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements, including strategic sourcing, technology, licensing, and supply‑chain‑related contracts.
• Provide legal and strategic advice to GPSC clients to advance business objectives while appropriately balancing risk.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to structure transactions, resolve legal issues, and support execution of key initiatives.
• Develop, refine, and implement contracting processes, playbooks, templates, and training to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze and advise on complex, multi‑factor legal and operational issues with clarity, judgment, and an enterprise‑wide risk perspective.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, legal colleagues, and business partners across GM.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Orientation – Anticipates future trends, challenges assumptions, and integrates forward‑looking insights into counsel and decision‑making.
• Results Orientation – Seeks innovative and efficient ways to improve performance, examines alternatives, and role‑models high‑quality, solutions‑focused execution.
• Change Leadership – Communicates change clearly, builds alignment, and engages stakeholders early to drive successful adoption.
• Team Leadership – Fosters open communication, encourages diverse perspectives, and promotes collaboration across functions and legal groups.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience with a focus on commercial or transactional matters.
• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; ability to obtain Michigan in‑house counsel admission if required.
• Experience advising on strategic commercial relationships or high‑value transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple legal practice groups and business functions.
• Proven track record of initiative, integrity, resilience, and managing multiple large‑scale projects.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements or operational efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications & Additional Information

Experience using or willingness to adopt AI‑powered legal tools, contract automation systems, advanced research platforms, and other technology‑enabled resources.

Exposure to technology transactions or intellectual property issues (preferred, not required).

Limited domestic or international travel may be necessary.

Hybrid or on‑site work expectations may apply depending on GM policy.

GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc).

This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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