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Legal Counsel


Job Location:

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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What we offer:
At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team you can expect exciting varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates exterior trim modular systems front-end modules including fascia active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors Magna provides everything needed from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Magna Exteriors General Counsel on all legal matters relating to the operations of Magna Exteriors in North America including contract negotiations with customers and suppliers leases and real estate related transactions employment matters acquisitions and joint venture transactions and management of dispute resolution matters including litigation.

Provide practical legal advice and support to the Exteriors Group Management and operating management teams on a variety of business issues.

Work with external legal advisors to ensure that external legal services are managed efficiently and cost-effectively.

Coordinate projects and issues management with Magna Legal Counsel colleagues at other Magna Groups Magnas Corporate Office and in regional offices in Europe China and Mexico.

Actively participate in the training and other initiatives in connection with Magnas Legal Compliance program.


To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Skills

-Licensed Attorney

-Four to ten years of experience as a corporate and commercial attorney obtained in a reputable private firm or as legal counsel in a law department of a major corporation.

In addition the successful candidate will have the following competencies:

Excellent corporate and commercial legal skills including the ability to effectively draft and negotiate contracts and focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture.

Solid business acumen and judgment including the ability to set priorities align plans and work effectively with multiple stakeholders to develop practical solutions to a broad range of legal and business problems.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and to be persuasive in a manner that is both direct and diplomatic combined with an ability to build solid relationships across a diverse group of business people with a wide array of professional backgrounds.

The ability and desire to work independently on the front lines of the business with limited direct supervision.


Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing average mobility to move around an office environment able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer travel required.

Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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