Senior Staff Counsel - Commercial Affairs

Sr. Staff Counsel - Commercial Affairs

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to create something new and original.

At Stellantis, we're breaking with the past and have launched a new software organization built from the ground up. The Stellantis Software organization (SWX) was established in 2021 and brings an entirely new vision to the driving experience. Our mission is to design the most captivating experiences in Mobility, bringing "tomorrow's" tech innovations closer to today, everyday. If you're ready to help lead this automotive technology transformation, we want to hear from you.

Stellantis was founded in 2021 as the result of a merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Groupe. For more information, visit: https://www.stellantis.com/en/company/about-us

Your Platform

A truly global company, we have headquarters in Amsterdam, Paris, Turin, and Auburn Hills. We also have technology hubs on the east and west coast of the United States, in South America and India. These locations are the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivalled rigor to create the biggest and best automotive experiences in the world.

Our World

Great mobility solutions start with great people! This is an exciting time to join us!

Stellantis is a leading global mobility player guided by a clear mission: to provide freedom of movement for all through distinctive, appealing, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company's strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our 300,000 people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate.

In this new era of mobility, our portfolio of brands is uniquely positioned to offer distinctive and sustainable solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers, as they embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving and shared ownership. Founded by visionaries who infused them with passion and competitive spirit, these brands have made automotive history for more than a century and continue to speak to customers and inspire our employees today.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate, and our people live and work.

Your Mission

The Commercial Affairs and Business Development & Strategy organizations are building a best-in-class team in support of Stellantis' new Software Group and adding a talented Senior Counsel. Stellantis is seeking an experienced, talented, dynamic, and creative Senior Counsel to provide legal support to a variety of internal customers and external partners. This person must thrive in a fast- paced environment, deliver as a way of life and be inspired to make a positive impact. A successful candidate will not only demonstrate a passion for understanding "the end goal" but will be capable of offering smart solutions at the pace of the business.

The Attorney will serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to diverse business units across Stellantis, both domestically and internationally. This Attorney will be expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners and to address complex legal and business issues in an accurate, clear and thorough manner. He/she must exercise sound judgment and have excellent communication skills. The ability to drive decisions to consensus and influence change are a must.

Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to: drafting and negotiating new business agreements, providing daily legal counsel and support to the Stellantis Software BD & Strategy group. Additional responsibilities may include supporting other organizations, on an ad hoc basis. The candidate may also be called upon to support related litigation and compliance activities. The candidate must be prepared to support a fast-changing automotive landscape, marked by autonomous vehicle technology, connectivity and a transformative consumer data platform.

As a member of the Team your mission is to support the overall Software business through new strategies or partnerships. Our ambition is to be industry-leaders and define new revenue streams for the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree with a strong academic background
• Minimum of 12 years experience including complex transactional agreements, new business partnerships & models, external negotiations, data privacy, subscription businesses, and international law
• Admitted to practice law in Michigan or able to gain admission

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive experience Law firm experience working with commercial agreements and negotiating contracts
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse cross functional teams (particularly Business Development), and gain trust and confidence with colleagues at varying management levels including executive management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to critical deadlines
• Strong sense of inclusion and teamwork
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
• Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, challenging, highly-matrixed global environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of concurrent, often competing, priorities