Legal Counsel

Company Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Attorney -Regulatory/Compliance to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in technical product compliance and interfacing with U.S. authorities such as NHTSA and FCC.  

Core Responsibilities include: 

• Lead legal support for all U.S. and Canadian technical product compliance matters, with a focus on Quality-relevant departments and operational units.
• Serve as the primary legal interface with U.S. and Canadian regulatory authorities, including but not limited to NHTSA, FCC, and Transport Canada.
• Manage and support product recalls, field actions, and product integrity issues, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
• Independently handle regulatory inquiries, investigations, and technical support requests from authorities, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving legal and regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and Canada, including legislative developments and enforcement trends.
• Collaborate with global colleagues on large scale/Global impact product integrity, homologation, and compliance issues. 

Qualifications

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Active bar admission in the US
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a legal professional in a corporation, law firm or both,
• Strong knowledge of technical compliance, product integrity and product liability laws 
• Proven abilities in legal review of regulatory requirements and providing necessary guidance to  all levels of an organization 
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• AUMOVIO may offer relocation assistance for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT :

• Preferred work experience in the automotive industry.
• Preferred experience managing litigation.
• Preferably with an international perspective

Additional Information

Additional Information

THE PERKS 

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. ​Make it yours! ​Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.​

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. ​Make it yours! ​Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.​