Legal & Contract Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal and Contracts Specialist to join our team and drive excellence in contract management processes. In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing a wide array of contracts to ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal standards. Your expertise will support procurement activities, vendor relationships, and strategic business initiatives, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met efficiently and effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization’s growth by safeguarding legal interests and optimizing contractual operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts, such as employment contracts and non-compete agreements
• Drafting legal contracts, correspondence and other documents
• Analyze and negotiate contracts, T&Cs, quality documents and the like
• Contact person to German HQ and insurances, insurance brokers, authorities
• Advisor to US/MX CEO and US/MX QM/sales colleagues
• Timely analysis and summaries of new legislation/regulations affecting the business
• Assist in implementing changes to contracts to comply with legislation/regulations
• Support litigation, mediation, arbitration and responses to complaints
• Renewing and maintaining company licensing
• Drafting, filing and managing various business entity documents for corporations with state agencies
• Create and distribute annual reports

Competencies

• Degree in law (J.D. or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Active license to practice law in Michigan, in good standing (no current suspensions or disbarments)
• Must provide bar license number (e.g., Michigan P-number) for verification
• Experienced in automotive industry surrounding
• Understanding Spanish is a plus
• High social and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills
• Resilient, flexible, creative, taking initiative
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southfield, MI 48076