General Motors

Counsel, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

General Motors

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Warren • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $201,600 - $309,900 per year

About the role

  • Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements, including strategic sourcing, technology, licensing, and supply‑chain‑related contracts.
  • Provide legal and strategic advice to GPSC clients to advance business objectives while appropriately balancing risk.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to structure transactions, resolve legal issues, and support execution of key initiatives.
  • Develop, refine, and implement contracting processes, playbooks, templates, and training to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Analyze and advise on complex, multi‑factor legal and operational issues with clarity, judgment, and an enterprise‑wide risk perspective.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, legal colleagues, and business partners across GM.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of legal experience with a focus on commercial or transactional matters.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; ability to obtain Michigan in‑house counsel admission if required.
  • Experience advising on strategic commercial relationships or high‑value transactions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple legal practice groups and business functions.
  • Proven track record of initiative, integrity, resilience, and managing multiple large‑scale projects.
  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements or operational efficiencies.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • retirement savings plan
  • sickness and accident benefits
  • life insurance
  • paid vacation & holidays
  • tuition assistance programs
  • employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
licensed to practice lawMichigan in-house counsel admission