Corporate and Securities Attorney – Remote

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford is looking for an attorney to join its Corporate and Securities Group in the Office of the General Counsel to support its and its affiliates’ funding 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 will be a remote position but may require participation in periodic in-person team events at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. 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.

About Ford: Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles. Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility solutions, including self- driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 182,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company is available at corporate.ford.com.

What you’ll be able to 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 external counsel
• Overseeing engagements and performance of rating agencies, accountants, and financial printers
• Contributing to industry initiatives through trade organizations

The minimum requirements we seek:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of corporate and/or securities experience

Our preferred requirements:

• Experience with structured finance transactions a plus
• Experience with interest rate swaps and related derivatives matters a plus
• Familiarity with bank regulatory matters and cross-border transactions a plus
• 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

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdf

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.