Legal Counsel

The role

You will serve as the primary legal advisor for the Manteno plant. You will advise management on labor and employment law, draft contracts, and ensure compliance with U.S. federal and Illinois state laws.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the Manteno plant.
• Advise management on labor and employment law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate documents.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance and compliance.
• Support and oversee environmental compliance matters.
• Partner with HR to address workplace disputes and disciplinary matters.
• Manage legal aspects of compliance programs, audits, and investigations.
• Collaborate with external counsel for specialized or complex matters.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations.
• Contribute to building the legal function for the plant.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois (or ability to obtain in a timely manner).
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Proven expertise in labor and employment law.
• Solid understanding of corporate law and contract management.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance regulations in the U.S. manufacturing context.
• Familiarity with Illinois state laws and regulatory environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion.

Nice to have

• in-house counsel experience in the manufacturing sector
• Experience working in a multinational corporation, especially with Chinese or Asian-based parent companies
• Prior experience setting up a legal function in a new facility or business unit

Benefits

• bonus
• benefits

About the company

Gotion Inc. innovates in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies. The company is based in Silicon Valley, CA, and is building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL.