In-House Counsel: Procurement & Trade Compliance (On-site)

Volvo Car Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Family leave program

VELP employee lease program

Job summary

Volvo Cars is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Americas team in Ridgeville, SC on-site. You will partner with the procurement function to review and negotiate supplier agreements, advise on regulatory and trade compliance, and provide employment-related guidance across the business.

With JD and license in at least one US jurisdiction and at least two years of legal experience, you will help shape practical legal solutions, support litigation as needed, and contribute to contract templates and

Qualifications

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• At least two years of legal experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (procurement, supply, services).
• Interest or experience in trade compliance, export controls, sanctions, or regulatory areas.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate supplier agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Advise on procurement, supply chain, and commercial matters.
• Provide legal support on trade compliance, including export controls, sanctions, and customs.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives affecting Volvo Cars’ operations in the Americas.
• Provide employment and HR-related legal guidance across the business.
• Support litigation and disputes with outside counsel as needed.
• Help develop contract templates, compliance processes, and training for business partners.
• Utilize legal technology and AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Volvo Cars is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Americas team in Ridgeville, SC on-site. You will partner with the procurement function to review and negotiate supplier agreements, advise on regulatory and trade compliance, and provide employment-related guidance across the business.

With JD and license in at least one US jurisdiction and at least two years of legal experience, you will help shape practical legal solutions, support litigation as needed, and contribute to contract templates and