Legal Counsel (Michigan Admission )

Legal Counsel (Michigan Admission )

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FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

FORVIA Hella is looking for a Legal Counsel for its Corporate Center in Northville, Michigan. A successful candidate will be responsible for providing transactional, corporate governance, employment, and other legal support within the United States. Additionally, the Legal Counsel may be called upon to assist on commercial, litigation support, or other significant matters that arise from time to time.

Under the direction of the Head of Legal & Compliance, U.S., the Legal Counsel will ensure that the company operates within applicable law and regulation at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, and execute new policies and programs initiated by Corporate Legal and Compliance. The Legal Counsel will ensure legal compliance and limit legal and contractual risk exposure.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a day‑to‑day legal partner to U.S. corporate functions (including procurement, sales, finance, HR, engineering, project management, and operations) by providing practical, business‑oriented legal guidance aligned with company objectives
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including general terms and conditions, supply agreements, joint development agreements, and distribution agreements
• Assist in managing pre‑litigation disputes, claims, and escalation matters
• Support coordination with external counsel on litigation, employment, and regulatory matters
• Assist with implementation and oversight of corporate compliance program
• Support internal investigations, audits, and compliance training initiatives
• Manage corporate governance documentation for the various U.S. entities.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in a company; Tier One automotive industry experience is a plus
• Admission to practice law in Michigan
• Results orientated and pragmatic approach with the ability to see the broader picture; business-first mindset and highly-skilled at finding resolution to issues within the confines of key business considerations.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a global matrix organization and communicate across various multicultural teams
• Excellent organizational skills

Why Forvia Hella?

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
And much more!

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Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all our employees.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17986.

Eric Spence


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