Counsel (Regulatory Compliance)

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time
Degree Level: J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school; member of bar in state of practice; eligibility for admission to TN Bar or for TN In-House Counsel registration

Sponsorship: No

At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  
 

Learn more about Nissan’s future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ3GVA1QRw

We are currently looking for a Counsel to join our team in Franklin, TN with experience in regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have experience in one or both of the following: (1) advising on vehicle regulations; and/or (2) advising on environmental compliance (stationary or mobile source regulations). Significant law firm or Federal or State regulatory agency experience is required. In-house counsel experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with EPA, CARB, NHTSA, and HAZMAT regulatory schemes is preferred.

Must be a solution-oriented team player who is very comfortable working closely with engineers in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment. The role requires frequent communication with overseas business teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise on new and in-use vehicle emissions and on-board diagnostics regulatory compliance, including GHG, CAFE and CARB regulations.

• Advise on internal product (vehicle) quality investigations and, if warranted, on every aspect of implementing appropriate recalls and other field actions, including providing input to all associated filings and governmental, internal and customer communications.

• Advise on government inquiries and investigations and help the company prepare to provide clear, robust, timely, and transparent responses to regulators. 

• Advise on maintaining compliance with certain aspects of TREAD Early Warning Reporting requirements.

• Advise on all stationary source environmental matters [permitting, emissions (air, water, waste), spills, and reporting] for operational facilities.

• Advise on hazardous materials and regulated chemicals compliance.

• Advise global research and development, quality teams, aftersales and manufacturing clients on regulatory compliance. 

• Work with government and regulatory affairs and industry association teams to formulate policy and rulemaking positions and associated communications.

• Provide preventative education and training to global research and development, quality engineering teams, facilities/environmental, supply chain management and manufacturing clients.

• Prepare correspondence, legal memoranda, PowerPoint presentations and written reports to management. 

• Participate in global and regional initiatives as valued member of company cross-functional teams. 

• Make proactive contributions that maximize departmental and client efficiencies and simplify processes. 

Who We're Looking for:

• Experience: 3-8 years of legal experience, including experience in relevant practice area or equivalent. Substantial prior experience advising on recalls and regulations involving consumer products and/or mobile source emissions experience is strongly preferred. Prior experience with working with engineers and products is preferable but not required. 

• Education: J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school; member of bar in state of practice; eligibility for admission to TN Bar or for TN In-House Counsel registration.

• Travel: Occasional day or overnight travel, including international travel. 

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Counsel at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.    

Be where you need to be: Feel empowered at work with our "Be where you need to be" approach to work based on your role. This offers a realistic, modern approach to work based on the expectation for the position.   

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

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Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.