Legal Counsel - Ridgeville, SC (On-site)

Let's introduce ourselves

Our Americas legal team provides business-focused legal support across the region. We are seeking a motivated, practical, and collaborative lawyer to serve as a key legal partner to our procurement team and to provide legal support on trade compliance, regulatory, and employment matters across the business.  

This is a unique opportunity for a lawyer seeking broad in-house exposure, meaningful ownership and the chance to grow with a global automotive company.

*****  This role is located on-site in Ridgeville, SC.  Relocation is unavailable for this position.  ****

What you'll do

Key responsibilities include:

• Review, draft, and negotiate supplier agreements and other commercial contracts
• Advise on procurement, supply chain, and commercial matters, and help ensure contracts are consistent with internal guidelines and processes
• Provide legal support on trade compliance matters, including export controls, sanctions, customs, and restricted-party considerations
• Support compliance with new and evolving regulatory requirements affecting Volvo Cars’ operations in the Americas, including legal research, impact assessments, and practical implementation guidance
• Provide legal advice on employment and HR-related matters across the business
• Support litigation and disputes, including coordination with outside counsel, as needed
• Help develop contract templates, compliance processes, training, and practical guidance for business partners
• Use legal technology and AI tools responsibly to improve the efficiency and quality of legal work, consistent with Volvo Cars’ policies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and regions to align legal advice with business objectives

What you'll bring

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and collaborative with high integrity and a pragmatic approach. Qualifications include:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
• At least two years of legal experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, such as procurement, supply, or services contracts
• Experience with, or a strong interest in developing expertise in, trade compliance, export controls, sanctions, or other regulatory compliance areas
• Experience in employment law, litigation management, or product liability is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, balanced with the ability to focus on practical outcomes and the big picture
• Comfort using legal technology and AI tools, with sound judgment regarding their limitations, accuracy, and confidentiality
• A team player, with the ability to work independently and to contribute effectively to cross-functional teams
• A proactive, service-oriented approach, with comfort managing multiple matters, often under time pressure
• Creativity and sound judgment in navigating complex or novel legal issues and moving matters forward
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business partners

Let's Talk Benefits

Let's Talk Benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.  

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.  

Volvo Car USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.