Corporate Lawyer - Auto Manufacturing
$175,000–$225,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including supplier contracts, procurement terms, manufacturing deals, and licensing accords. Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks for manufacturing operations, supply chain activities, and production sourcing. Support automotive compliance matters covering safety regulations, environmental standards, import/export requirements, and labor matters. Provide guidance on disputes, warranty claims, recalls, and product liability issues. Partner with procurement, operations, engineering, and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Monitor industry legislation changes and coordinate with external counsel on litigation and regulatory inquiries. Assist with intellectual property protection and develop internal legal processes and compliance programs.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD/LLB) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing with the applicable provincial/state bar or law society.
- 7+ years of corporate/commercial legal experience.
- Direct experience supporting automotive manufacturing, OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, or industrial manufacturing organizations.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Knowledge of automotive regulatory frameworks, supply chain risk, and manufacturing operations.
- Experience with product liability, warranty, and compliance matters.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously while balancing business priorities.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting EV manufacturing, battery technology, or advanced mobility initiatives.
- Familiarity with international manufacturing operations and cross-border transactions.
- Experience working in-house within automotive or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of trade compliance, customs, and international procurement regulations.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin considered an asset
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