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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Counsel I provides legal support to the Company by advising internal business partners on day-to-day legal matters within an assigned practice area or business segment. Under the guidance of more senior attorneys, Legal Counsel I applies foundational legal knowledge and an understanding of the Company’s business to deliver practical, risk-aware legal advice in support of corporate objectives.

This position requires on-site work at a Gentex facility. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide legal advice and support within an assigned area of responsibility, which may include employment and labor, benefits and immigration, commercial contracts, intellectual property, privacy, corporate governance, and/or mergers and acquisitions, applying relevant laws and regulations to business activities and decisions.
• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate legal documents and materials appropriate to the assigned practice area, such as agreements, policies, transaction documents, or compliance-related materials, in accordance with Company standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal issues, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions consistent with Company policies, risk tolerance, and business objectives.
• Support legal matters, transactions, or projects by assisting with due diligence, research, documentation, issue tracking, and coordination with internal teams and outside counsel, as appropriate to the role.
• Conduct legal research and analysis; monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the assigned practice area; and assist with the implementation of legal or compliance updates.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including escalation of issues to senior attorneys as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of legal templates, policies, procedures, and guidance materials relevant to the practice area.
• Proactively identify potential legal risks and issues and communicate them to senior attorneys or Legal leadership, recommending mitigation strategies where appropriate.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and Legal Department projects, working independently on assigned tasks or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to detail - Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Communicating Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• Personal accountability - Keeps promises and honors commitments, accepts responsibility for one's actions and assumes responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.
• Situational adaptability - Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Adjusts approach to adapt to shifting demands.
• Project Management - Applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage and meet project requirements.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and good standing member of state bar (Michigan preferred).
• 2+ years of experience practicing law in a relevant subject matter area.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more substantive area of law, including, but not limited to, employment, contracts, corporate law, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property law, and relevant regulatory frameworks, as applicable to the position.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Excellent communication, business writing and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
   

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience supporting an in-house legal department or advising business clients in a corporate, law firm, or regulated industry environment.
• Exposure to one or more substantive legal areas such as employment and labor, benefits and immigration, commercial contracts, intellectual property and privacy, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, and communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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