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Associate General Counsel

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Location
Fort Mill, SC
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

U.S. State Bar Admission, requiredDoctorate, required

Job overview

The Associate General Counsel serves as primary counsel and negotiator for strategic customers and suppliers, advising business leaders on commercial transactions and contractual risks. The role also manages employment-related matters and litigation, supports government-contracting negotiations, leads compliance projects, and develops legal training. Applicants must hold a law degree, be admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing, and have five years of U.S. government-contracting experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commercial Deal Strategy, nice to haveGovernment Contracting, requiredFAR/DFAR Evaluation, requiredCommunication, requiredCommercial Sales Support, nice to haveLitigation, nice to haveContract Drafting, nice to haveContract Negotiation, nice to haveInternational Law, nice to haveResearch, nice to haveWriting, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProject Leadership, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to have

Qualifications

Law Degree, requiredU.S. State Bar Admission, required5 Years Government Contracting Experience, requiredIn-House Global Manufacturing Experience, required

Full job description

Associate General Counsel

Location:

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715

Job Requisition ID: 47806

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Serves as primary counsel and negotiator for significant strategic customers and suppliers, working directly with Sales, Procurement, and business leadership to develop negotiation strategies, resolve contractual issues, and facilitate the timely execution of commercial transactions

  • Advise Sales and business leadership on commercial deal strategy, customer requirements, pricing and payment terms, product warranties, delivery obligations, liability limitations, indemnities, and remedies

  • Identify and escalate material contractual risks and recommend practical alternatives that support business objectives while protecting the company.

  • Support customer and defense-prime negotiations involving long-term supply arrangements, price adjustments, forecasts, capacity commitments, and product or program changes.

  • Review requests for proposals, requests for quotation, and other customer solicitation documents; advise on exceptions, assumptions, and proposed contractual terms.

  • Implement and recommend improvements to legal process policies and templates.

  • Guide Schaeffler management through complex contract negotiations in assigned functions.

  • Manage employment-related issues and litigation from inception through resolution.

  • Function as liaison between management and outside counsel in various matters.

  • Manage cross-functional legal compliance projects.

  • Develop and present training materials and seminars on various legal topics.

  • Analyze and maintain standard contracts and other business documents.

  • Keep abreast of legislative changes.

Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Law degree from an accredited school plus admitted to the Bar and in good standing in any U.S. state.

  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.

  • Five years of experience in U.S. government contracting evaluating and negotiating applicable government contracting requirements (i.e. FAR/DFAR provisions).

  • Prior in-house experience working within a global manufacturing environment.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting commercial sales teams, including negotiating customer agreements and advising on pricing, delivery, warranty, indemnification, liability, and other commercial terms.

  • Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team.

  • Familiarity and background in litigation.

  • Experience in contract drafting and negotiation.

  • International law experience.

  • Must exhibit excellent research, writing and analytical skills.

  • Ability to lead projects, setting goals and objectives for cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to travel.

We look forward to your application.

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Ilse Gonzalez

+525511040397

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Legal & Export Control; Legal & Export Control

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

How this job compares

Set against the 2,458 open Legal Counsel jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$157–230K/yr1,853 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Legal Counsel jobs in South Carolina and 2,458 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Legal Counsel postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,106 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,843 of the 2,458 open Legal Counsel jobs (75%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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