Senior Counsel Commerical

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA); Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) seeks a Counsel/Senior Counsel – Commercial to support the General Counsel on procurement, trade, antitrust, privacy, IP, and ESG initiatives. The role focuses on negotiating and managing contracts, policy drafting, and providing strategic legal advice across Georgia and international matters.

The successful candidate will oversee the contract management system, supervise related processes, and help mitigate risk while upholding the highest ethical

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active licensure and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate transactional matters.
• Proficiency with MS Office and contract lifecycle management software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide practical legal advice in real time.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, review, draft and advise on a wide range of contracts including purchasing and supply agreements.
• Oversee contract management systems and enforce policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on transactional matters under applicable laws and regulations.
• Support procurement and supply chain initiatives.
• Draft policies, conduct investigations, and train staff on transactional responsibilities.
• Research relevant legal issues and track developments; draft memoranda for leadership.
• Coordinate with other legal teams and manage litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters as needed.
• Ensure ethical compliance and protect confidential information.

Skills

Bar admission

Contract drafting

Legal advisory

Multitasking

Leadership by example

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position may be filled at the Counsel or Senior Counsel level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant legal experience, as outlined below. Senior Counsel/Counsel – Commercial will support the General Counsel in handling HMGMA legal matters focusing on procurement, trade, antitrust, privacy/cyber security, intellectual property, construction, corporate governance, ESG initiatives and coordinating with other Legal Department Meta Pros to accomplish departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, review, draft and advise company on various contracts, including purchase agreements, equipment acquisition, construction contracts, automotive parts supply contracts and other general business support contracts.
• Oversee HMGMA’s contract management system and the enforcement of related policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to HMGMA on a wide range of day-to-day issues to ensure HMGMA complies with various transaction-related legal concepts under Georgia law, Federal law and in the international context, including trade, antitrust, privacy/cyber security, construction, corporate governance and ESG initiatives.
• Support HMGMA’s Procurement Division on supply chain management and related initiatives.
• Assist HMGMA with drafting various transactional policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations, audits, and training in the areas of transactional responsibility to help mitigate legal risk and promote best business practices.
• Research legal issues relating to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Track and report any developments in the law relating to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Assist General Counsel in tracking and reporting governmental affairs (including legislative, city council, and county commission matters), legal and compliance updates relative to the operation of HMGMA.
• Draft memoranda to General Counsel, executives, and Meta Pros on various legal topics related to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Work with Senior Counsel – General Litigation and Regulatory Compliance to handle a variety of investigatory, compliance, auditing, litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters for HMGMA related to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Supervise and assist with process service and subpoena responses related to transactional matters.
• Always display exemplary ethical behavior, including but not limited to: (1) being free of undue influence and conflicts of interest; (2) strictly complying with HMGMA policies and procedures; (3) being honest, transparent, and accountable; (4) report all known illegal or unethical behavior; and (5) protecting confidential information.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Job description:

JOB TITLE

Senior Counsel - Commercial

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position may be filled at the Counsel or Senior Counsel level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant legal experience, as outlined below. Senior Counsel/Counsel – Commercial will support the General Counsel in handling HMGMA legal matters focusing on procurement, trade, antitrust, privacy/cyber security, intellectual property, construction, corporate governance, ESG initiatives and coordinating with other Legal Department Meta Pros to accomplish departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, review, draft and advise company on various contracts, including purchase agreements, equipment acquisition, construction contracts, automotive parts supply contracts and other general business support contracts.
• Oversee HMGMA’s contract management system and the enforcement of related policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to HMGMA on a wide range of day-to-day issues to ensure HMGMA complies with various transaction-related legal concepts under Georgia law, Federal law and in the international context, including trade, antitrust, privacy/cyber security, construction, corporate governance and ESG initiatives.
• Support HMGMA’s Procurement Division on supply chain management and related initiatives.
• Assist HMGMA with drafting various transactional policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations, audits, and training in the areas of transactional responsibility to help mitigate legal risk and promote best business practices.
• Research legal issues relating to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Track and report any developments in the law relating to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Assist General Counsel in tracking and reporting governmental affairs (including legislative, city council, and county commission matters), legal and compliance updates relative to the operation of HMGMA.
• Draft memoranda to General Counsel, executives, and Meta Pros on various legal topics related to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Work with Senior Counsel – General Litigation and Regulatory Compliance to handle a variety of investigatory, compliance, auditing, litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters for HMGMA related to areas of transactional responsibility.
• Supervise and assist with process service and subpoena responses related to transactional matters.
• Always display exemplary ethical behavior, including but not limited to: (1) being free of undue influence and conflicts of interest; (2) strictly complying with HMGMA policies and procedures; (3) being honest, transparent, and accountable; (4) report all known illegal or unethical behavior; and (5) protecting confidential information.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Required:

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited Law School.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 5+ years of job-related experience for Counsel; 10+ years of job-related experience for Senior Counsel; 5+ years of experience with concentration in areas of transactional responsibility independently handling a variety of contract drafting, negotiation, contract management, litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters for corporations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, practical legal advice in real time
• Attention to detail, problem solving, visioning and guidance, and leading by example
• Prompt, regular attendance
• Occasional Domestic / International travel may be required

Preferred:

• Georgia State Bar law license. If not, Georgia State Bar law license must be obtained within six (6) months of the employment.
• Excellent academic credentials
• Experience using contract lifecycle management software
• Experience in both law firm and corporate settings
• Experience as in-house counsel in a multinational company
• Experience in the automotive, manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Exposure to international or cross-border transactional legal compliance issues

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

OTHER DETAILS

• This role will be based on-site at our plant in Ellabell, GA.
• Position requires flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
• When submitting a resume for this position, you understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on WorkSource Georgia.

HMGMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.