Lead Counsel, Global Transactions & Market Compliance

Lincoln Motor Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks 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 to Ford Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions on U.S.

and cross-border matters, including strategic alliances, complex commercial arrangements, as well as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures across our automotive and adjacent businesses.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. State Bar in good standing.
• 5+ years in U.S. and global M&A, JVs, and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support legal workstreams on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Advise on supply chain transactions and supplier matters.
• Negotiate with counterparties domestically and internationally.
• Identify and implement AI, automation, and legal tech for efficiency; ensure confidentiality and privilege.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Business counseling

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks 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 to Ford Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions on U.S.

and cross-border matters, including strategic alliances, complex commercial arrangements, as well as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures across our automotive and adjacent businesses.