Attorney - Ford Motor Company
Washington, DC
About the Job
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.
In this position...
Ford is looking for an experienced, structured finance attorney to join its Corporate and Securities Group in the Office of the General Counsel to support its and its affiliates’ structured finance transactions. The Corporate and Securities Group is composed of a small group of lawyers who love working together and partnering with their business colleagues. This role may be performed either at Ford’s world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, or remotely with participation at periodic in-person team events at Ford’s headquarters. The position will report directly to Ford’s Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively but with autonomy, and values the opportunity to work directly with a large and sophisticated team of business clients on a variety of significant matters.
What you'll do...
+ Negotiating and drafting operative documents and disclosure for funding transactions in the United States and Canada.
+ Managing statutory and contractual obligations arising from those transactions
+ Supporting funding transactions in other markets around the world.
+ Advising business clients on legal issues and risks, company policies, and strategy.
+ Managing current and annual SEC reporting obligations for structured finance entities.
+ Managing external counsel.
+ Overseeing engagements and performance of rating agencies, accountants, and financial printers.
+ Contributing to industry initiatives through trade organizations.
You'll have...
+ J.D. from an accredited law school.
+ 2+ years of structured finance experience either at a law firm or in-house.
Even better, you may have...
+ Working knowledge of corporate law, finance, and governance matters.
+ Experience managing structured finance transactions.
+ Experience with interest rate swaps and related derivatives matters.
+ Familiarity with bank regulatory matters and cross-border transactions a plus.
+ Willingness to travel as needed to support transaction execution, industry associations, and investor relationships.
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity.
+ Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and balance differing opinions and perspectives.
+ Strong verbal and analytical skills.
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills.
+ Highly team-oriented.
+ Flexibility as to the types of projects assigned.
+ Solid business acumen.
+ Willingness to work outside of “normal” business hours as required to support transactions.
+ Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
+ Member of Michigan bar (in good standing) or member (in good standing) of another state bar and eligible for admission as in-house counsel in Michigan.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
2024 New Hire Benefits (https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD)
This position is a leadership level 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
#LI-Remote
Requisition ID : 31574
As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.
In this position...
Ford is looking for an experienced, structured finance attorney to join its Corporate and Securities Group in the Office of the General Counsel to support its and its affiliates’ structured finance transactions. The Corporate and Securities Group is composed of a small group of lawyers who love working together and partnering with their business colleagues. This role may be performed either at Ford’s world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, or remotely with participation at periodic in-person team events at Ford’s headquarters. The position will report directly to Ford’s Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively but with autonomy, and values the opportunity to work directly with a large and sophisticated team of business clients on a variety of significant matters.
What you'll do...
+ Negotiating and drafting operative documents and disclosure for funding transactions in the United States and Canada.
+ Managing statutory and contractual obligations arising from those transactions
+ Supporting funding transactions in other markets around the world.
+ Advising business clients on legal issues and risks, company policies, and strategy.
+ Managing current and annual SEC reporting obligations for structured finance entities.
+ Managing external counsel.
+ Overseeing engagements and performance of rating agencies, accountants, and financial printers.
+ Contributing to industry initiatives through trade organizations.
You'll have...
+ J.D. from an accredited law school.
+ 2+ years of structured finance experience either at a law firm or in-house.
Even better, you may have...
+ Working knowledge of corporate law, finance, and governance matters.
+ Experience managing structured finance transactions.
+ Experience with interest rate swaps and related derivatives matters.
+ Familiarity with bank regulatory matters and cross-border transactions a plus.
+ Willingness to travel as needed to support transaction execution, industry associations, and investor relationships.
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity.
+ Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and balance differing opinions and perspectives.
+ Strong verbal and analytical skills.
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills.
+ Highly team-oriented.
+ Flexibility as to the types of projects assigned.
+ Solid business acumen.
+ Willingness to work outside of “normal” business hours as required to support transactions.
+ Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
+ Member of Michigan bar (in good standing) or member (in good standing) of another state bar and eligible for admission as in-house counsel in Michigan.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
2024 New Hire Benefits (https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD)
This position is a leadership level 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
#LI-Remote
Requisition ID : 31574
Source : Ford Motor Company