Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

HATCI's legal department is a tight-knit group of attorneys and support professionals. HATCI legal is looking for an associate counsel who is an excellent communicator, team player, detail-oriented, willing to learn, self-motivated, confident, and interested in helping create a happy, healthy, and productive work environment on the legal team. The successful candidate will work with legal, supporting the management and resources departments and various engineering departments. The ideal candidate must possess planning and organizational skills, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, be deadline-driven, have sound judgment and decision-making skills, be able to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information, work well under pressure and be a multitasker. This Counsel role is a wonderful opportunity to work with a diverse group of highly driven team members. This role will report directly to the General Counsel.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Employment Law:

• Assist with matters arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Conduct and provide legal support for internal investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour issues, employee misconduct, and other workplace complaints

• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, separation agreements, releases, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents

• Provide legal guidance concerning hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage-and-hour compliance, workplace investigations, and termination decisions

• Review and assist in developing employment policies, procedures, forms, agreements, and training materials

• Corporate Governance:

• Assist in maintaining corporate governance records and legal entities by preparing and managing corporate filings, annual reports, board documentation, resolutions, licenses, registrations, and other statutory records required to maintain legal compliance.

• Assist in drafting and maintaining company policies and procedures required to mitigate risk and ensure employee safety.

• Commercial Transaction Support:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements

• Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies that maximize commercial value, protect Hyundai's interests, and appropriately allocate risk

• Risk Assessment: Advise management on material risks, opportunities, and strategies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with shared services teams, human resources, and engineering teams to align with industry, regulatory, and statutory standards.

• Laws/Regulations: Advise on newly enacted laws relating to the employment and administrative landscape, as well as shape proactive internal policy regarding employment and shared services process and procedure compliance.

• Information Center: Make recommendations on legal problems and determine when a legal matter requires consultation or coordination with HATCI and/or Hyundai leadership, regulators, RHQs, and/or outside counsel.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Educational Requirements

Related Experience Requirements (# of years, industry, etc).

Required Skills and Knowledge

Any Additional Certifications Required

• Juris Doctor
• 1-3 years experience with at least 1 year experience in employment law
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Proficiency in a foreign language and/or international experience are a plus
• Candidate should demonstrate excellent analytic, communication, research, and writing skills
• Also strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and across various functional areas
• Active member of the State Bar of Michigan or another U.S. state bar (or eligibility for immediate admission)

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

OTHER DETAILS

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.