Corporate Counsel - Contracts

Job Title : Corporate Counsel – Contracts

Company : AISIN World Corp. of America

Department : General Administration, Legal Affairs Department

Location : Northville, MI

Position Summary

AISIN World Corp of America, Inc. ("Company") is looking to hire a dynamic, energetic, and team-oriented in-house attorney for the position of Corporate Counsel – Contracts ("Contracts Counsel"). The ideal candidate will have direct experience working on an in-house legal department team and managing an enterprise-wide contract program. This candidate will have expertise in contract review, transactional support, and contract lifecycle management. This position will oversee and coordinate contract review, lifecycle management, education, and standardization efforts for the Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries.

The Contracts Counsel role involves managing the Company's contract program, including contract review and lifecycle management. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, providing markups and revisions, drafting contracts, and preparing other legal documents as necessary. The role will also involve negotiating contracts with external parties alongside company team members to protect the company's legal interests and ensure a clear understanding of the risks associated with each transaction. Additionally, the role includes collaborating with the Company's legal vendors and law firms on outsourced contract reviews.

This position reports directly to the Company's general counsel and is based at the Company's Northville, Michigan office. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with three (3) days per week on-site (subject to meetings and travel). Attendance is a key requirement for employment. This hybrid schedule may be adjusted according to the Company's HR policies.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position :

Legal :

• Legal review of commercial and transactional documents.
• Review markups of commercial and transactional documents.
• Draft commercial and transactional documents.
• Manage employee expectations and communicate effectively with Company staff regarding the review processes and lead times for commercial and transactional documents.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to Company employees on issues related to commercial and transactional documents, negotiations, and contract disputes.
• Collaborate closely with Company staff during contract negotiations and transactions.
• Negotiate with customers, suppliers, vendors, and other external parties to protect the Company's legal interests.
• Oversee legal vendors and law firms in relation to contract review assignments and legal tasks.
• Report to the general counsel on ongoing projects, including contract negotiations, review statuses, and legal support for disputes.
• Conduct training sessions for Company employees on best practices for contracts.
• Work with multiple teams internal to the Company to support decision-making relating to contracts and transactions among the various departments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Contract Document Review :

Contract Lifecycle Management :

Standardization :

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience :

Beneficial Skills and Experience

Education / Training / Certifications

Travel Requirements

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation :

Attendance / Work Hour Requirements