Senior Counsel, Global Transactions & Market Compliance

Lincoln Motor Company; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; 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. In this role, you will provide 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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in U.S. and global mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex commercial transactions.
• Experience advising on complex commercial arrangements involving global supply chains, including production, manufacturing, services, or technology-related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead legal workstreams on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, minority investments, collaborations, and joint ventures from diligence through signing and post-closing integration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate relevant agreements and related transaction documents.
• Provide legal support for Ford’s global supply chain, including initial sourcing, supplier disputes, template and process improvements, and distressed supplier matters.
• Negotiate with counterparties, suppliers, and joint venture partners in the U.S. and internationally, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

Skills

M&A negotiations

Joint ventures

Commercial transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Legal counseling

Communication

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. In this role, you will provide 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