Motors Legal Counsel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Provide legal and strategic advice and counseling on a wide variety of commercial matters, primarily focusing on both direct/production and indirect/non-production procurement decisions 
• Draft, review, negotiate, and support contracts and other legal documents relating to procurement, manufacturing, operations, logistics, sales, and other matters 
• Develop form documentation, templates and contracting processes, procedures and training for the Purchasing and Supply Chain Teams 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial Teams 
• Collaborate with other Legal Team colleagues on special projects as we grow and develop Scout Motors' legal culture and functions 
• Work together with outside counsel when necessary appropriate  

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the bar in at least one state in the United States 
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, with a strong preference towards a combination of law firm and in-house experience (ideally automotive industry) 
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, preferably experience with supplier and manufacturing related agreements 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment 
• Experience and desire to play a key role in a growing legal team that will provide strategic and business advice in addition to legal counseling 
• Excellent communication skills-capable of explaining complex issues clearly to non-lawyers 
• Keen attention to detail 
• Ability to work well across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration 
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc. 

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting - with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9