Associate General Counsel

Hyundai Translead

Associate General Counsel providing labor and employment legal support for Hyundai Translead's Illinois manufacturing facility. Managing litigation and contract negotiation while advising on corporate governance.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $129,455 - $155,295 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical guidance on labor and employment matters
Manage disputes and litigation, support drafting and negotiation of contracts
Handle subsidiary corporate governance with emphasis on Illinois manufacturing plant
Provide day-to-day legal counsel and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders
Potential supervisory responsibility over legal or administrative support personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD, active bar license, or ability to timely obtain and maintain active license to practice law in Illinois
7 years of relevant legal experience
7 years of Illinois labor and employment law experience
In-house labor and employment law experience, specifically with a wage-and-hour workforce in Illinois
Exposure to California labor and employment law also an asset.
Contract drafting and editing experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
Pet Insurance for your furry companions

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationlitigation managementcorporate governancelegal counselstrategic guidancewage-and-hour lawIllinois labor lawCalifornia labor law

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementsupervisory responsibilityinterpersonal communication

Certifications

JDactive bar license