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Senior Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Nissan Motor Corporation
Franklin, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Location: Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Education Requirement: JD degree from ABA accredited law school

Sponsorship: No

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We're currently looking for a Senior Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our team in Franklin, TN

A Day in the Life:

  • Advise on new and in-use vehicle emissions, on-board diagnostics and fuel economy regulatory compliance, including EPA, CAFE and CARB regulations.
  • Advise on all facilities and operations environmental compliance including permitting, monitoring, reporting, incident response, hazardous materials and chemical content.
  • Advise on environmental and sustainability initiatives, communications, reporting and marketing.
  • Advise on vehicle safety and connectivity regulatory compliance.
  • Advise on internal product (vehicle) quality investigations and, if warranted, on every aspect of implementing appropriate recalls and other field actions, including providing input to all associated filings and governmental, internal and customer communications.
  • Advise and advocate in connection with government inquiries and investigations and help the company prepare to provide clear, robust, timely, and transparent responses to regulators.
  • Collaborate with government/technical affairs teams and industry associations to formulate policy and rulemaking positions and associated communications.
  • Provide preventative education and training to diverse client groups across the enterprise.

Who We're Looking for:

  • Negotiate and prepare contract provisions concerning regulatory compliance aspects of business deals.
  • Prepare correspondence, legal guidance and written reports to management.
  • Participate in global and regional initiatives as valued member of company cross-functional teams.
  • Proactively contribute to maximizing departmental and client efficiencies and simplify processes.
  • Contribute to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Required:

  • Minimum of ten years legal experience, including autonomous responsibility in relevant practice.
  • JD degree from ABA accredited law school; member of bar in state of practice. Eligibility for admission to TN Bar or for TN In-House Counsel registration.

Specific Course/Certifications

  • Eligibility for any required authorizations from the U.S. government for access to export-controlled technologies.
  • Proficiency with online legal research, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and word processors, as well as working knowledge of Excel.

Travel:

Occasional day or overnight travel, including international travel.

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America

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