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Senior Legal Counsel
Mahwah, NJ

# Senior Legal Counsel

Are you passionate about being part of a global team that redefines the automotive experience by providing people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way? Volvo Cars is looking for a highly motivated and business-savvy lawyer to join our Americas legal team as a Senior Legal Counsel.

## Job Summary

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide sophisticated legal advice across a multitude of topics and matters and work with key stakeholders from various functions to provide proactive and pragmatic support for business objectives and strategic initiatives. You will share knowledge and best practices, identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvement. Your role will require you to proactively identify relevant legal developments and manage external legal counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and collaborative with high integrity and a pragmatic approach. Qualifications include:

- 10 years of experience as a lawyer, with at least 3-5 years at a law firm, handling sophisticated matters, in-house experience is a plus
- Strong experience in handling commercial matters across subject matters, including transactional matters and commercial contracts
- Experience with litigation matters a plus
- Proven ability to navigate complex matters and provide pragmatic advice
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, without losing sight of the big picture
- A team player with ability to work independently and to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- A proactive and customer-oriented mindset, with the ability to provide high-quality legal support with limited supervision and often under time pressure
- Creativity in dealing with complex legal issues, and the ability to move projects forward by gaining needed support
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex issues in a simple way to business partners and other stakeholders

## What We Offer

At Volvo Cars, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and paid vacation.

## Join Us

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a global team that is redefining the automotive experience, Volvo Cars is the place for you. We are committed to creating safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow. Apply today.

Volvo Cars is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

Job requisition ID: 67135

## Senior Legal Counsel

Volvo Cars is looking for a highly motivated and business-savvy lawyer to join our Americas legal team as a Senior Legal Counsel. This role provides an opportunity to be part of a global team that is redefining the automotive experience by providing people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.

## Responsibilities

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide sophisticated legal advice across a multitude of topics and matters and work with key stakeholders from various functions to provide proactive and pragmatic support for business objectives and strategic initiatives. Your key responsibilities include:

- Sharing knowledge and best practices
- Identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvements
- Proactively identifying relevant legal developments and sharing within both the legal and business teams as appropriate
- Managing external legal counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and collaborative with high integrity and a pragmatic approach. Qualifications include:

- 10 years of experience as a lawyer, with at least 3-5 years at a law firm, handling sophisticated matters, in-house experience is a plus
- Strong experience in handling commercial matters across subject matters, including transactional matters and commercial contracts
- Experience with litigation matters a plus
- Proven ability to navigate complex matters and provide pragmatic advice
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, without losing sight of the big picture
- A team player with ability to work independently and to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- A proactive and customer-oriented mindset, with the ability to provide high-quality legal support with limited supervision and often under time pressure
- Creativity in dealing with complex legal issues, and the ability to move projects forward by gaining needed support
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex issues in a simple way to business partners and other stakeholders

## What We Offer

At Volvo Cars, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and paid vacation.

## Join Us

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a global team that is redefining the automotive experience, Volvo Cars is the place for you. We are committed to creating safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow. Apply today.

Volvo Cars is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

Job requisition ID: 67135

## Senior Legal Counsel - Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars is looking for a highly motivated and business-savvy lawyer to join our Americas legal team as a Senior Legal Counsel. As part of a global team that is redefining the automotive experience by providing people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way, your role will provide sophisticated legal advice across a multitude of topics and matters and work with






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