BENTELER Group
Division:
BENTELER Automotive Functional Area:
Legal Career Level:
Professional Contract Type:
Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours:
40,00 Required Languages:
English Requisition ID:
45686
At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
We are seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide timely and competent legal support across all operational areas within our market. This role requires a proactive legal professional who can analyze complex situations, advise on business transactions, and ensure compliance with global and local standards.
Benefits
United States: 401(k) Match
United States: Dental
United States: Development
United States: Educational Assistance
United States: Flexible Work Schedules
United States: Health Savings Accounts
United States: Holidays
United States: Life & Disability
United States: Medical
United States: Training
United States: Vacation
United States: Vision
United States: Wealth Management Support
At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
We are seeking an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel to provide timely and competent legal support across all operational areas within our market. This role requires a proactive legal professional who can analyze complex situations, advise on business transactions, and ensure compliance with global and local standards.
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely and competent support in legal matters for all internal departments and across all divisions.
Review and support the drafting and negotiations of complex vendor, customer, and employment‑related contracts.
Analyze and assess operational situations from a legal perspective and recommend appropriate options.
Assist and support in operational business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Support the development and provide recommendations for company policies.
Ensure implementation of global contract standards and policies, adapting to local requirements as needed.
Conduct and coordinate operational legal research and deliver local legal training.
Identify and monitor legislative changes and ensure their implementation within the area of responsibility.
Prepare and maintain statistics on legal cases and coordinate topics with outside legal counsel.
Qualifications
Education & Certification: Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Michigan or South Carolina preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience.
Ability to handle legal issues of medium complexity independently.
Experience supporting complex national and international projects; capable of managing parts of large‑scale projects.
Must have a strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and compliance.
Experience with general human resources topics is preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience in international business relations a plus.
Ability to travel (domestic and international). Travel requirements may be up to 30%.
Your contact Casondra Meerschaert
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 248 364-7274
Your new employer The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.
The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
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BENTELER Automotive Functional Area:
Legal Career Level:
Professional Contract Type:
Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours:
40,00 Required Languages:
English Requisition ID:
45686
At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
We are seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide timely and competent legal support across all operational areas within our market. This role requires a proactive legal professional who can analyze complex situations, advise on business transactions, and ensure compliance with global and local standards.
Benefits
United States: 401(k) Match
United States: Dental
United States: Development
United States: Educational Assistance
United States: Flexible Work Schedules
United States: Health Savings Accounts
United States: Holidays
United States: Life & Disability
United States: Medical
United States: Training
United States: Vacation
United States: Vision
United States: Wealth Management Support
At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
We are seeking an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel to provide timely and competent legal support across all operational areas within our market. This role requires a proactive legal professional who can analyze complex situations, advise on business transactions, and ensure compliance with global and local standards.
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely and competent support in legal matters for all internal departments and across all divisions.
Review and support the drafting and negotiations of complex vendor, customer, and employment‑related contracts.
Analyze and assess operational situations from a legal perspective and recommend appropriate options.
Assist and support in operational business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Support the development and provide recommendations for company policies.
Ensure implementation of global contract standards and policies, adapting to local requirements as needed.
Conduct and coordinate operational legal research and deliver local legal training.
Identify and monitor legislative changes and ensure their implementation within the area of responsibility.
Prepare and maintain statistics on legal cases and coordinate topics with outside legal counsel.
Qualifications
Education & Certification: Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Michigan or South Carolina preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience.
Ability to handle legal issues of medium complexity independently.
Experience supporting complex national and international projects; capable of managing parts of large‑scale projects.
Must have a strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and compliance.
Experience with general human resources topics is preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience in international business relations a plus.
Ability to travel (domestic and international). Travel requirements may be up to 30%.
Your contact Casondra Meerschaert
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 248 364-7274
Your new employer The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.
The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
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