Commercial Counsel

Your RoleAptiv is seeking a Commercial Counsel to provide legal support primarily for the company’s commercial activities in the United States, while also supporting cross-border transactions, global customer and supplier relationships, and other international matters. This is a unique opportunity to build strong business partnerships, navigate sophisticated commercial matters, and deliver practical legal solutions that protect Aptiv’s interests and advance its commercial objectives.You will serve as a trusted partner to leaders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions, providing clear, business-focused advice while managing legal and commercial risk in a fast-paced global environment.Roles and ResponsibilitiesServe as a primary legal contact for assigned U.S. businesses and functions, providing practical counsel on commercial and general legal matters.Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate complex agreements with customers, suppliers, and other third parties, including U.S., cross-border, and global commercial transactions.Develop contracting and negotiation strategies, templates, playbooks, and practical legal guidance that maximize commercial value, protect Aptiv’s interests, and appropriately allocate risk.Identify and anticipate legal and commercial risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and support the resolution of contract, warranty, pricing, quality, supply, and other commercial disputes.Partner with leaders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other functions, while collaborating with regional legal teams and corporate specialists on global matters.Coordinate legal support for litigation, compliance, investigations, intellectual property, product safety, corporate governance, and other specialty matters, including managing external counsel when appropriate.Serve as a compliance champion by supporting investigations, training, and related initiatives, and delivering guidance on contracting, ethics, compliance, and other legal risks.Lead U.S. commercial matters independently while contributing to global legal initiatives, knowledge sharing, best practices, and a coordinated One Aptiv approach.Your BackgroundJuris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.5+ years of relevant legal experience advising multinational organizations on sophisticated commercial matters and transactions, gained at a leading law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements under U.S. law, including experience supporting cross-border or international commercial matters.Demonstrated ability to apply legal expertise with sound judgment, business acumen, and a practical commercial perspective while managing multiple complex matters, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship-building, influencing, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across regions, functions, and time zones.Professional presence, integrity, and confidence to independently lead U.S. matters and constructively challenge decisions or actions when required.Experience in automotive, manufacturing, technology, or another global industrial environment is preferred; comfort using Microsoft Office applications, AI tools, and legal technology platforms is also valued.Why join Aptiv?You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.Your Benefits at AptivHybrid work model for workplace flexibility.Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.Short- and long-term disability coverage.Flexible time-off policies supporting work-life balance.Employee assistance program supporting mental well-being.Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning and seminars.Meet the Next Generation AptivAt Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!#LI-AL3Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: Troy, MI - USAType: Full time