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

• Advise management on labor and employment law matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate documents
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance
• Support and oversee environmental compliance matters
• Partner with HR to address workplace disputes, employee grievances, 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
• 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. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, and is building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL. The company innovates in electric vehicle and energy storage technologies.