Commercial Counsel (Temp)

Are you passionate about building strong business partnerships, navigating complex commercial matters, and delivering practical legal solutions? As Commercial Counsel at Aptiv, you will provide legal support primarily for Aptiv’s commercial activities in the United States while also supporting cross-border transactions, global customer and supplier relationships, and other international matters.
Based in Troy, Michigan, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions. You will provide clear, business-focused advice that protects Aptiv’s interests, appropriately manages risk, and advances the company’s commercial objectives in a fast-paced global environment.
Commercial Counseling & Contract Management

Act as a primary legal contact for assigned U.S. businesses and functions on a broad range of commercial and general counseling matters
Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, and other third parties
cross-border, and global commercial transactions
Develop and implement contracting and negotiation strategies that maximize commercial value, protect Aptiv’s interests, and appropriately allocate risk
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and practical legal guidance
Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

Identify and anticipate legal and commercial risks and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
Develop practical, solution-oriented risk mitigation strategies
Support the strategic management of customer and supplier relationships
Analyze and resolve contract, warranty, pricing, quality, supply, and other commercial disputes
Coordinate legal support for litigation, compliance, investigations, intellectual property, product safety, corporate governance, and other specialty matters
Select, instruct, and manage external counsel when appropriate, with attention to quality, efficiency, and cost
Business Partnership & Global Collaboration

Partner closely with leaders and stakeholders across Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions
Collaborate with legal colleagues across regions and corporate legal specialists to support global customers, suppliers, transactions, and projects
Contribute to global legal team initiatives, knowledge sharing, and best practices consistent with a One Aptiv approach
Compliance, Training & Legal Excellence

Serve as a compliance champion and help reinforce Aptiv’s commitment to doing the right thing, the right way
Support compliance investigations, training, and related initiatives
Prepare and deliver training on contracting, ethics, compliance, and other legal risks
S. legal and industry developments
S. law with qualified local counsel when appropriate
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Five or more years of relevant legal experience advising multinational organizations on sophisticated commercial matters and transactions
Experience gained at a leading law firm, within a corporate legal department, or through a combination of both
Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements under U.S. law
Experience supporting cross-border or international commercial matters
Demonstrated ability to apply legal expertise with sound judgment, business acumen, and a practical commercial perspective
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely
Strong relationship-building, influencing, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-management skills
Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, AI tools, and legal technology platforms, with a willingness to adopt new tools and ways of working
Experience within automotive, manufacturing, technology, or another global industrial environment is preferred
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.
At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Flexibletime-off policies for work-life balance
Employee assistance program for mental well-being
Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
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.
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• 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.