Global Compliance, Regulatory & Environmental Senior Counsel

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.

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