Associate General Counsel (IL)

We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen. Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle. In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Pay Range: $ Exciting benefits await at our company: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility Grocery Allowance to support your well-being Pet Insurance for your furry companions Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks! Job Summary The Associate General Counsel partners with leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise to deliver practical guidance on labor and employment matters, manage disputes and litigation for our IL subsidiary, support the drafting and negotiation of contracts, and handle subsidiary corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on the operations of Hyundai Translead’s new Illinois manufacturing facility, Hyundai Translead Manufacturing America. The role offers opportunity for an in-house labor and employment attorney to advise directly on labor and employment while expanding their practice into contract drafting and editing, as well as general legal advice and operational support for our U.S. manufacturing facility. Essential Functions Deliver labor and employment counseling support, including interpretation and application of workplace policies, practices, and applicable laws Support labor and employment litigation and dispute-related matters, including coordination with internal partners and outside counsel Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents to support operational and commercial needs Provide timely, business-focused legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a broad range of operational matters Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks and practical mitigation options Assist with development and maintenance of policies, templates, playbooks, and training materials Essential Functions (Continued) Serve as the most senior legal advisor below the General Counsel for labor and employment matters, providing strategic guidance on the most complex, sensitive, and high-impact matters Lead employment litigation strategy and outside counsel oversight, including budgeting, staffing, performance management, and alignment with business objectives Lead review and negotiation of complex, high-value, or strategically important agreements and legal documents; drive improvements to templates, playbooks, and contracting processes Serve as a senior legal partner for Hyundai Translead Manufacturing America, supporting day-to-day operations, subsidiary corporate governance, and major cross-functional initiatives Independently lead significant legal matters and advise senior leaders, escalating only the most significant, novel, or enterprise-impact issues to the General Counsel Other duties may apply. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Education/Certification: JD; active bar license or ability to timely obtain and maintain active license to practice law, CA or IL depending on location of role Experience: 10 years of relevant legal experience Labor & Employment: Deep labor and employment law experience, including leadership of complex counseling, employment litigation strategy, workplace advisory matters, and cross-functional legal support; strong contract drafting, editing, and negotiation experience Preferred Education and Experience Requirements Deep labor and employment law experience, specifically with a wage-and-hour workforce, complex workplace advisory matters, and strategic employment counseling Illinois labor and employment law experience a considerable asset; California experience helpful Substantial contract drafting, editing, and negotiation experience; prior in-house experience strongly preferred Language Requirement Travel Requirements UP to 10% Hyundai Translead will only communicate with candidates using @hyundaitranslead.com email addresses. We do not send unsolicited job offers, request payments, or conduct interviews via messaging apps. To report a suspicious message, please contact it_security@hyundaitranslead.com. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require accommodation to complete Hyundai Translead's employment application, please reach out to HR@hyundaitranslead.com Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.