In-House Junior Counsel: Contracts & Compliance

Continental; Troy (MI); Híbrido; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Coverage - Medical, Dental and

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Referral bonus

Additional Perks

Resumo da oferta

Continental is seeking a Junior Counsel to join our Legal team in Troy, Michigan, reporting to the General Counsel. This hands-on role supports the business on commercial contracts, employment, governance, compliance and disputes, with close mentoring for early-career lawyers.

The position involves drafting and negotiating NDAs and vendor/customer agreements, researching issues, and coordinating with outside counsel.

Qualificações

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in Michigan
• Bar membership in other states is a plus
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills required
• Ability to explain legal issues in plain language to non-lawyers
• Ability to independently manage many matters in a fast-moving environment
• Exposure to commercial contracting and corporate work preferred

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, vendor, customer, supplier, services)
• Research legal issues and write clear, practical memos and guidance
• Help run privacy, code of conduct programs, training and policy updates
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and disputes, track matters and spend
• Support due diligence and integration work on transactions
• Spot legal risks early and elevate issues to senior lawyer
• Improve legal processes, templates and self-service tools for the business

Formação académica

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in Michigan

Bar membership in Ohio, New York, Indiana or Pennsylvania a plus

Strong research, writing and analytical skills

Ability to explain legal issues in plain terms to non-lawyers

Ability to independently manage many matters in a fast-moving environment

Exposure to commercial contracting and corporate work

Ferramentas

Contract lifecycle management system experience

Legal matter management system experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Continental is seeking a Junior Counsel to join our Legal team in Troy, Michigan, reporting to the General Counsel. This hands-on role supports the business on commercial contracts, employment, governance, compliance and disputes, with close mentoring for early-career lawyers.

The position involves drafting and negotiating NDAs and vendor/customer agreements, researching issues, and coordinating with outside counsel.