Senior Counsel Americas

About Us

Motherson is one of the 15 largest and fastest growing full-system solutions providers to the global automotive industry, rolling stock, aerospace and defense, health and medical, industrial solutions, and logistics sectors, with 200,000 employees across 44 countries worldwide. Motherson’s Chairman’s Office Americas (COA) has offices in Houston, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico and provides support, coordination, and oversight services to our operating units, R&D centers, and regional offices across the Americas. Given our fast growth, we are constantly looking for talented new colleagues to become part of our team.

About the Region – Americas

Motherson operates across five countries—Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and the United States—with 53 manufacturing facilities. We have a workforce of over 35,000 talented professionals in the region. The Senior Counsel - Americas position will sit in COA’s regional headquarters in Houton, Texas.

Why You Should Join Us

At Motherson, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that truly values innovation, excellence, and personal growth. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and supportive environment where your skills are recognized and rewarded. We are always on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our commitment to excellence and are eager to make a meaningful impact.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced corporate counsel to join our Americas team. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal Affairs, Americas, this role will encompass both regional and departmental responsibilities, playing a vital part in Motherson's ongoing success.

Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including as related to supplier and customer terms and conditions, scheduling agreements, financing transactions, commercial leases, distressed suppliers, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, among others, while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Provide support on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business transactions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and applicable laws across the Americas.
• Advise management on legal and regulatory matters, including ensuring compliance with local, state, federal and international laws. Provide proactive counsel on regulatory changes that may impact the business.
• Comfortable navigating people-related legal matters and advising on when to involve specialists.
• Prepare and review corporate and litigation reports, using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools. Ensure accurate tracking of legal matters and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, including the Finance, Human Resources, and operations teams, to identify legal risks and solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with outside counsel and other legal service providers to ensure cost-effective and timely legal support. Maintain strong communication channels with local counsel and other regional legal teams.

Requirements :

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic corporate legal team, we invite you to apply.