Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney / Finance - General Attorney in Detroit, MI

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Counsel, Corporate Finance and Global Innovation
Duties: Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with GM’s businesses, products, future goals, and the regulatory schemes under which it operates. Handling effectively work related to the Company’s acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships on a global basis. Structuring, negotiating, reviewing, and drafting a variety of agreements for internal and external corporate transactions. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Finance and Global Innovation and coordinating with other Legal Staff colleagues around the world. Managing outside counsel and local counsel in a variety of jurisdictions around the globe. Supporting other Legal Staff members in complex commercial contracting and general corporate matters, on a project management basis, creating an “engaged” team culture.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Law degree from an accredited law school with excellent academics and membership in good standing in at least one state bar; graduation from nationally recognized law schools a strong plus Active license to practice law in Michigan or at least one other US jurisdiction, and (if not admitted in Michigan) the ability to qualify for in-house practice in Michigan Transactional training in a large law firm is preferred. In-house experience with complex and international strategic transactions is also highly desired. 8-10 years of legal practice in sophisticated transactional work. Significant experience negotiating large scale complex commercial agreements, including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, supply, distribution, manufacturing, technology transfer and co-development agreements is required. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously is required. Demonstrated ability to manage a large portfolio of transactions in an effective manner is required. Must have a self-starter personality, be a quick learner with strong internal motivation, and be possessed of initiative, integrity, and resilience. Strong communication (written and oral) skills are required as are critical and analytical thinking. Willingness and ability to travel, internationally as necessary, is required.

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