Legal Counsel - Attorney I

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team in Auburn Hills, USA. As a key member of our Law Americas Team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of legal matters

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business decisions and strategies

• Provide legal support to global projects

• Support and participate in global law networks on specific fields of law

• Stay up-to-date with relevant legal developments and provide updates to stakeholders

• Identify and analyze legal risks, developing and implementing solutions to avoid, limit, or secure them

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts of all kinds in close cooperation with internal stakeholders

• Develop and conduct workshops and training sessions

• Provide legal and business advice necessary to support all company business areas and corporate functions with daily operations

• Manage customer & supplier disputes and formal litigation matters (which may necessitate managing outside counsel)

• Explain complex, challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization, including senior management.

• Counsel and train employees on relevant legal and compliance issues, best practices and corporate strategies.

• Collaborate closely with the regional and global law department members and members of the company’s other governance functions to find solutions and impact the strategy of the company.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctorate Degree with a license to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal professional in a corporation, law firm, or both, preferably with an international perspective
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and international business law
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation abilities
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to familiarize with new areas of law quickly

OPEN TO VISA?

• • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

RELOCATION PACKAGE OFFERED?

• Yes, this position may offer relocation assistance

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

• Work experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology-related agreements and providing legal guidance on digital law topics.
• Solid judgment, business acumen, and understanding of business operations.
• Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment and analytical skills.
• Forward-thinking and creative, with the confidence to present and advocate for the implementation of ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

THE PERKS 

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off (if applicable)
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employes 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. ​Make it yours! ​Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.​

The Company

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.