MOBIS Corporate Center of America · 16 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMOBIS Corporate Center of America is seeking a mid-level Corporate Counsel to support a variety of transactional legal matters. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, providing legal guidance across departments, and managing corporate governance and compliance tasks.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, customer contracts, service agreements, consulting agreements, technology licensing, NDAs, MOUs, and other business-critical documents
Provide practical legal advice that balances legal risk with operational goals for various business units including procurement, sales, operations, HR, and finance
Support transactional projects such as new business initiatives, cross-functional collaborations, and internal process improvements
Ensure that contract terms align with corporate policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives
Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from intake/initial request through drafting, negotiating, execution, renewal, and termination
Maintain and improve the contract management system, ensuring all documents are logged, categorized, and stored properly
Track key deadlines, renewal dates, and obligations; coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance
Develop and update contract templates and fallback language to increase efficiency and consistency across the organization
Train internal teams on contract processes, policies, and best practices
Manage legal processes for formation, registration, and dissolution of U.S. entities
Maintain corporate records, minutes, and ensure compliance with state filing requirements
Coordinate with tax, finance, and business terms for entity governance
Assist with drafting resolutions, maintaining corporate records, and supporting periodic governance tasks
Conduct legal research related to corporate and transactional issues, and provide concise, business-friendly summaries
Support operational teams with general corporate legal questions, including contract interpretation, policy application, and risk management strategies
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction
Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate, compliance, litigation or regulatory laws as in-house counsel or law firms
Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance principles
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, particularly in commercial agreements
Familiarity with entity-related processes such as business formation, state filings, annual reporting, or dissolution activities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts clearly and practically
Experience in working cross-functionally with various internal departments
High level of organization and attention to detail
Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance regulations and litigation processes
Excellent legal research, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to use or learn contract management tools and legal operations systems
Willing to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters, and execute proactively
Ability to understand and embrace the company's core values, corporate goals, mission, and priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
U.S State bar license required
Preferred
Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry preferred
Compliance-related certifications (e.g., CCEP) preferred
Company
MOBIS Corporate Center of America
As a Tier-1 supplier for Hyundai Motor Group and numerous other global automotive brands, Hyundai Mobis is a pioneering leader in the automotive parts industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase