Legal Counsel, Americas - Robotics

Overview

This role involves serving as the US Legal Counsel for a Robotics division, responsible for developing and implementing business-centered legal strategies that support increased order volume while mitigating risks. The position provides legal guidance and counsel to stakeholders to ensure successful operations across various robotic business markets.

The US headquarters for Robotics is located in Auburn Hills, MI, but qualified remote candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal and integrity advisor to leadership, providing pragmatic, business-focused counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements; oversee contract management in partnership with stakeholders.
• Oversee litigation and legal affairs, contributing to local strategic decision-making.
• Ensure strong corporate governance, including support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Advise on legally sensitive decisions and regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Manage complex legal matters requiring independent judgment and sound legal reasoning.
• Fulfill local fiduciary duties as applicable.
• Proactively identify risks, threats, and opportunities; develop mitigation and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with the Intellectual Property function to safeguard and advance IP interests.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the United States.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in commercial law and contractual work, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience in both law firm settings and highly matrixed, regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong legal judgment with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Comprehensive understanding of contractual legal matters with strong attention to detail.
• Effective collaborator and proficient user of communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $116,200 to $185,920 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Eligibility for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

Health, Life & Disability Benefits

• Choice between two medical plans: PPO Copay Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account.
• Two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance (2x base pay) and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (1x base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance (employee-paid).
• Company-paid short-term disability (up to 26 weeks) and long-term disability (60% of pay) with option to buy up to 66 2/3%.
• Supplemental benefits available (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental leave up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

Retirement

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

Time Off

• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Vacation provided under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex (including gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity (including traits historically associated with race or ethnicity such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Location

Primary location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Remote candidates will be considered.