Managing Counsel - Commercial/Transactional

Responsibilities Manage corporate and commercial legal services for SEUHO’s largest U.S.-based affiliate, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS), providing in‑house general counsel and overseeing all legal and compliance matters for SEWS and its subsidiaries across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Responsibilities include counseling business units on a variety of commercial issues, contract negotiations, procurement matters, and best practices for corporate policies and procedures; actively drafting and negotiating contracts of varying complexity; building relationships and working closely with business stakeholders to understand their processes, applications, and technologies; supervising and coordinating with outside counsel to minimize risks and achieve strategic objectives; and collaborating with other Sumitomo Electric Group companies in North and South America that design, manufacture, and sell diverse electric components, wires, cables, industrial materials, information and communication devices, and energy storage. The role is hybrid, with contributions from the SEWS facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan and from work‑from‑home locations. Minimum Requirements J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one state bar. At least 8 years of relevant general corporate and transactional legal experience, including experience in both a major law firm and a corporate law department. Experience in the automotive industry, preferably in the corporate law department of an auto manufacturer or supplier, including familiarity with the automotive supply chain and industry contracting practices. Experience actively drafting and negotiating contracts of various degrees of complexity. Experience counseling business units on a variety of issues including commercial matters, contract negotiations, procurement‑related matters, and best practices for corporate policies and procedures. Ability to build relationships and work closely with business stakeholders to understand their business processes, applications, and technologies. Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, sophisticated, and congenial work environment. Ability to supervise and work closely with outside counsel to identify and minimize business risks and to achieve strategic objectives in a cost‑effective, timely basis. Willingness to work cooperatively to grow and develop the legal function to support mature and successful businesses. Ability to work with business and legal contacts, both in the U.S. and abroad. Ability to work variable hours and travel, as needed, to both domestic and international locations. Spanish and/or Portuguese language capability not required, but a plus. SEUHO is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr