Career Opportunities: Assistant General Counsel-Auto Attorney (40036)

We, at Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, are searching for an Assistant General Counsel within our Legal team to help support our Automotive business unit. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do; however, we are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work with other attorneys, executives, and employees at all levels. The team you will be working with is collaborative and team-oriented, and values how vital this role is to the success of the company. The position would be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement; however, there is a strong preference for candidates within two to three hours' drive of the Troy/Detroit, MI area. There would be occasional travel required.

 

So, what will you be doing as an Assistant General Counsel?

• Build and maintain strong relationships with our Automotive Leadership Team.
• Providing thoughtful, relevant, and timely advice to the Automotive Leadership Team on a variety of legal topics, including but not limited to, contractual and transactional issues, risk management strategies, disputes, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property matters.
• Provide strategic counseling on, drafting, interpreting, and updating policies, and procedures.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Monitoring new and emerging developments globally in applicable laws and regulations and identifying potential impacts that could affect the company and its business units.
• Assisting the business with understanding and complying with new and/or changing laws and regulations as it relates to the Automotive industry.
• Handling or managing a broad range of matters, such as warranty, pricing and labor disputes.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Promoting legal, compliance, and risk management best practices throughout the business.
• Designing and delivering legal training materials to the business.
• Performing additional duties as assigned, which may extend beyond our Automotive business unit.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney in the automotive industry or in-house at a public company that operates within the automotive industry.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar member in good standing.
• In-depth understanding of legal principles, including those related to automotive manufacturing, product liability, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong conflict resolution skills preferred.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel to business clients.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

What To Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for? Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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