Legal Counsel

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerodynamics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Automotive Technology, Business Skills, Cisco Unity, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Establish Priorities, Leasing, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Manufacturing Assembly, Persuasion Skills, Physical Demands, Project/Program Coordination, Real Estate, Team Lead/Manager, Transaction Processing/Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Troy, Michigan

POSTED

13 days ago

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Magna Exteriors General Counsel on all legal matters relating to the operations of Magna Exteriors in North America, including contract negotiations with customers and suppliers, leases and real estate related transactions, employment matters, acquisitions and joint venture transactions and management of dispute resolution matters, including litigation.

• Provide practical legal advice and support to the Exteriors Group Management and operating management teams on a variety of business issues.

• Work with external legal advisors to ensure that external legal services are managed efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Coordinate projects and issues management with Magna Legal Counsel colleagues at other Magna Groups, Magna's Corporate Office and in regional offices in Europe, China and Mexico.

• Actively participate in the training and other initiatives in connection with Magna's Legal Compliance program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Skills

-Licensed Attorney

-Four to ten years of experience as a corporate and commercial attorney obtained in a reputable private firm or as legal counsel in a law department of a major corporation.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the following competencies:

• Excellent corporate and commercial legal skills, including the ability to effectively draft and negotiate contracts and focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture.

• Solid business acumen and judgment, including the ability to set priorities, align plans and work effectively with multiple stakeholders to develop practical solutions to a broad range of legal and business problems.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and to be persuasive in a manner that is both direct and diplomatic, combined with an ability to build solid relationships across a diverse group of business people with a wide array of professional backgrounds.

• The ability and desire to work independently on the "front lines" of the business, with limited direct supervision.

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, travel required.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the

About the Company

Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Automotive and Parts Mfg

FOUNDED

1957

WEBSITE

http://www.magna.com/

Legal Counsel

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

About the Company

Magna International, Inc

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