(Legal) Senior Counsel- Head of Department

JOB TITLE

Legal – Senior Manager – Head of Department

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This posting is a part of the Career Opportunity Program (COP).

Criteria:

1. Must have at least one year in your current position.

2. No Corrective Action (Phase I or above)

3. Meet the job requirement degree level or/and experience 

Eligibility: This posting is for the Legal Department Only.

As Senior Counsel – Head of Legal Department, you will report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal leadership role in managing and directing the company’s legal, regulatory, compliance, and litigation functions.

• Lead and manage the Legal Department, including regulatory compliance, litigation strategy, internal investigations, and legal risk management.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership, and business units on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Oversee all litigation matters, including strategy, case assessment, outside counsel management, and risk mitigation.
• Direct legal reviews to ensure ethical and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the development and maintenance of systems for compliance reporting, whistleblower hotline monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Manage document retention, legal holds, and e-discovery systems in alignment with company policy and legal standards.
• Serve as the company’s senior liaison with government agencies, external legal advisors, and regulatory bodies.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

How Will You Make An Impact:

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied. As Senior Counsel- Head of Department you will be instrumental in shaping the legal strategy that supports out innovation, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring legal readiness as we build the future of mobility.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school (Top 30% of class preferred).
• Active license to practice law in Georgia, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, with significant in-house counsel or law firm experience supporting complex organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing legal teams or departments.
• Strong background in corporate law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and internal investigations.
• Experience advising C-level executives and managing external counsel relationships.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management software systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits. 

• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan. 

OTHER DETAILS

• Position requires flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility 

• FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary 

• When submitting a resume for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on WorkSource Georgia 

HMGMA is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.