Global Transactions & Market Compliance Counsel

Ford Motor Company; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a transaction-focused attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel as Lead Counsel, Transactions and Market Compliance. This role provides practical, business-oriented legal support across Ford Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions on U.S.

and cross-border matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This hands-on position requires working with senior leaders to deliver timely, clear advice, identify

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. State Bar (in-house counsel eligibility if relocating).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. and global mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal workstreams on domestic and international M&A, divestitures, carve-outs, minority investments, collaborations, and JVs — from diligence through post-closing integration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Support Ford’s global supply chain with supplier disputes, templates, and process improvements; advise on distressed supplier matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Business judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a transaction-focused attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel as Lead Counsel, Transactions and Market Compliance. This role provides practical, business-oriented legal support across Ford Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions on U.S.

and cross-border matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This hands-on position requires working with senior leaders to deliver timely, clear advice, identify