Legal Generalist - Corporate Operations

Position Overview

International Motors is seeking a Legal Generalist - Corporate Operations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to join our dynamic in-house legal counsel team. As an integral part of our organization, the candidate will provide expert legal advice and support across various departments, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a keen eye for detail. The candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding our company’s interests and contributing to our strategic goals.

Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the ideal candidate will have experience in multiple areas of law and provide comprehensive oversight and management on a wide variety of legal matters related to International Motor’s business, with a focus on certain regulatory compliance, import and export regulations, emerging technologies, risk management, dispute resolution, real estate, corporate governance, and M&A.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws to ensure compliance; analyze their impact on the business and provide practical guidance.
• Provide legal support and guidance on strategic initiatives and mergers & acquisitions.
• Interact with government relations team and advises senior executives and other levels of management on various matters.
• Additional preferred experience in import and export regulations, corporate governance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, or bankruptcy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of documents and agreements related to these areas of laws.
• Manage certain regulatory related litigation and pre-litigation matters directly or with the assistance of outside legal counsel.
• Interpret applicable laws, rulings and regulations, and advise International Motors on legal rights, remedies and options.
• Provide legal advice, support and services on a broad range of topics and issues.
• Provide training to company personnel on substantive legal topics.
• Help with the creation and implementation of legal policies and protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree (JD)
• At least 5 years of experience as an attorney

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical ability together with reliably sound business judgment and a balanced approach to risk mitigation.
• Ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, as well as research and public speaking abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance, integrity, and quality.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with others throughout the organization.
• Self-directed, solution-focused individual that with strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.
• Knowledge and experience in key legal trends that impact the business.
• Skilled in resolving disputes and managing risks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues worldwide from many different cultures.
• Must have active license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the bar.
• Must be able to obtain a limited license in Illinois if not already appropriately licensed in Illinois.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more. 

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience. 

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.