Attorney and Vice-president, Legal, Ford Credit - Oakville, Canada - Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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?

You'll have:

Legally eligible to work in Canada
JD Law Degree
Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada (called to the Ontario Bar) 5+ years of experience in a large law firm or corporate law department
Knowledge of Canadian laws and regulatory framework for consumer and commercial automotive retail and lease financing
Willingness to travel as needed to support transaction execution, industry associations, and other business needs
Willingness to work outside of "normal" business hours as required to support key initiatives of Ford Credit Canada

Even better, you may have

Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
Excellent issuespotting and analytical skills
Ability to function effectively and collaboratively as part of a crossfunctional team
Strong client counseling skills, from both the legal and business perspectives, with the ability to differentiate between the two and provide sound, practical advice
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Comfort with changing business and legal/regulatory environment
Attention to detail, continuous improvement, learning, and innovative mind set

This is a Hybrid position located in Oakville, Ontario - there will initially be requirements of onsite team collaboration as well as occasional travel that may increase over time. To be eligible for this position you must reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and be willing to commute to Ford Credit's Oakville location.
Ford Credit Canada Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request.

Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Operational Requirements
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

Participate as a key member of senior Ford Credit Canada management by providing legal counsel and strategic advice that ensures compliance and generates business opportunities that provide customer-focused solutions
Guide business partners in maintaining legally compliant policies, procedures, contracts, and communications for retail and lease financing and servicing, dealer loans, and sales and marketing programs
Manage legal risk by anticipating exposure, implementing, or expanding preventive measures to ensure compliance and avoid costs, increasing employee awareness, and improving Company decisionmaking
Identify, monitor, and shape the law through participation with key industry associations to advance Ford Credit's position on issues impacting vehicle financing, compliance, and data privacy
Work collaboratively with internal and external litigation and securitization counsel, as necessary
Embrace and Lead our Culture Transformation by role modeling and promoting Ford OS Behaviors, with specific focus on collaboration and resilience as processes and technologies continue to evolve