Job Description

Global Compliance, Regulatory & Environmental Senior Counsel

Job Category : Legal

Requisition Number : GLOBA001528

Posted : November 6, 2025

Full-Time

Locations

Corporate HQ
2020 Taylor Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead and coordinate global compliance, regulatory, privacy, and environmental/ESG legal initiatives across our $6B multinational automotive operations. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and cross‑functional teams, ensuring adherence to domestic and international laws, industry standards, and internal policies across 26 countries.

Qualifications:

Regulatory & Legal Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and monitor global compliance programs aligned with automotive industry regulations (e.g., NHTSA, FMVSS, EPA, CARB, UNECE).
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory matters including anti‑bribery, anti‑corruption, competition law, and sanction and export controls.
• Lead legal aspects of the Ethics Committee and support internal audit and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance gaps.

Privacy & Data Protection:

• Oversee global privacy compliance including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional (incl China) frameworks.
• Advise on data governance, cross‑border data transfers, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Support legal aspects of IT cybersecurity controls and initiatives

Environmental Law & Sustainability/ESG:

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards in international landscape
• Support ESG initiatives and advise on environmental due diligence, sustainability disclosures, regulatory requirement and CSR principles (Environmental, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement).

Corporate Governance & Ethics:

• Promote ethical conduct and integrity across global operations.
• Support training programs on compliance, privacy, and environmental responsibilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with HR, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school; active bar membership.
• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Proven expertise in global regulatory compliance, privacy law, and environmental legal frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and jurisdictions.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior in‑house counsel experience in a multinational corporation.
• Familiarity with automotive supply chain and product lifecycle compliance.
• Experience with M&A due diligence and integration from a compliance perspective

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to tolerate stress

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 pounds.
• Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Some extended non‑traditional work hours may be required, including working from remote (home) locations.

EEO Statement:
TI Automotive is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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