About the role

Counsel and Investigator handling legal investigations for Ford Motor Company. Working within a global team addressing compliance and ethical concerns in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Assess allegations, properly scope and conduct investigations.
Identify and assess legal issues arising out of complaints lodged through the Company’s SpeakUp channels.
Provide legal analysis and legal advice to the Company on how to address any confirmed violations of the law.
When necessary, work with outside counsel in addressing/assessing legal issues arising out of investigations.
Align scoping and investigation procedures with SI Management to ensure proper scope and timely completion of investigations.
Conduct professional and tailored investigations including systems review, investigative interviews and communication with complainants.
Perform email reviews and other data analysis of collected information.
Provide timely and well synthesized investigation reporting and updates to management.
Manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workloads.
Routinely engage with leadership and cross functional teams. Effectively deliver difficult or unpopular messages with a diplomatic, solution-oriented approach.
Support remediation both internally and externally, as needed.
Provide accurate and timely updates in the case reporting system.

Minimum 2+ years at a law firm, corporation, or government agency handling investigations.
Experience navigating confidential and sensitive subject matter
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Investigative Expertise: Extensive experience investigating fraud, misconduct, bribery, and forensic accounting while evaluating compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Analysis & Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex project lifecycles and analyze data to identify trends, exceptions, and solutions that drive results.
Global Collaboration: Skilled at building relationships with global teams and stakeholders at all levels, including suppliers and the broader business community.
Legal Analysis: Excellent issue-spotter with the ability to analyze, interpret, and succinctly summarize large volumes of data with precision and thoroughness.
Communication: Strong writer and verbal communicator capable of navigating difficult or confrontational conversations with patience and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Work Ethic & Integrity: Resilient self-starter who maintains high ethical standards, professionalism, and discretion in all investigative tasks.
Fluent in Spanish is an advantage.

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.