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11 results for General Counsel in Detroit, MI

In House Counsel

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to join a global company. The attorney in this role will provide expert legal guidance on labor and employment matters, compliance programs, and corporate policies. This role requires a strategic thinker who can advise on complex legal issues, support human resources, and contribute to the organization’s compliance and ethics initiatives. Responsibilities:• Offer strategic and timely legal advice on labor and employment matters to management and human resources.• Provide counsel on collective bargaining processes and labor agreement administration.• Handle discrimination and harassment claims, including responses to agency charges.• Ensure compliance with labor and employment laws, including anti-discrimination, wage and hour regulations, and equal employment opportunity requirements.• Develop and deliver training for managers and HR professionals on labor law and compliance best practices.• Draft and review legal documents such as employment agreements, non-compete clauses, and other contracts.• Support the implementation and management of the company’s global compliance and ethics program.• Create, update, and enforce corporate policies and procedures to align with legal standards.• Lead internal investigations, maintain documentation, and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.• Manage costs associated with external legal services and employment litigation to ensure efficiency
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Southfield, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Attorney specializing in litigation to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. This role offers an opportunity to handle complex cases and provide comprehensive legal support within the insurance defense sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in civil litigation and excel in managing legal processes from discovery through resolution. Responsibilities: • Handle litigation cases with a focus on insurance defense and no-fault claims. • Draft and file legal motions, briefs, and other essential documents. • Conduct thorough discovery processes, including depositions and interrogatories. • Collaborate with clients to develop effective legal strategies tailored to their needs. • Provide representation in court, advocating for clients in complex litigation matters. • Analyze case details and legal precedents to prepare comprehensive arguments. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting case outcomes. • Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolutions to achieve favorable results. • Ensure timely and accurate communication with clients, colleagues, and court officials.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Southfield, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Exceptional opportunity to join national law practice in unique area of litigation! Our client is a law firm seeking an Attorney with at least two years of experience in commercial or insurance litigation, or related areas. In this position you will take the skills you've learned in one of those areas, including taking depositions and writing and arguing motions, and apply them in a specialized, complex practice area. The firm offers the right Attorney a collegial environment and excellent growth potential. This practice involves sophisticated, often catastrophic cases. These cases arise across the country and you would be joining a national practice; the practice frequently presents novel legal issues in various jurisdictions, offering unique intellectual challenges. Apply now for immediate consideration!
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Livonia, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Appellate Attorney to join a thriving law firm in Michigan. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in appellate work while contributing to a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing abilities and a minimum of three years of experience in civil litigation. Responsibilities:• Draft and review legal briefs, motions, and other documents related to appellate cases.• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.• Prepare for and participate in appellate proceedings, ensuring adherence to procedural requirements.• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective case strategies and legal arguments.• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact ongoing or future cases.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Farmington Hills, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys, managing legal documentation, and ensuring smooth scheduling and e-filing processes. If you have experience in civil litigation, a strong understanding of legal procedures, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Prepare, file, and manage legal documents, including e-filing and court submissions. • Coordinate and maintain attorneys’ schedules, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are met. • Assist with civil litigation tasks, including drafting correspondence and legal documentation. • Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and court personnel to facilitate communication. • Ensure all court filings are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. • Support attorneys with administrative tasks, such as organizing case files and maintaining records. • Monitor and update calendars with key dates, hearings, and deadlines. • Handle scheduling of meetings, hearings, and depositions. • Conduct research to support case preparation and legal proceedings. • Provide general office support to ensure smooth daily operations.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Novi, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a client in the Novi area. This role is primarily focused on litigation, providing comprehensive legal support to our team. Responsibilities:• Provide comprehensive support to our legal team, including document preparation and management.• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal regulations.• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.• Monitor client cases and take necessary actions when required.• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective legal service delivery.• Support the legal team in preparing for court proceedings as needed.• Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases and legal projects.• Support the continuous improvement of our legal procedures and processes.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Construction Law Attorney

Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Construction Litigation Attorney to join a respected law firm in southeast Michigan. This opportunity offers involvement in complex, high-value disputes and close collaboration with experienced litigators in a collegial setting. The position centers on construction-related litigation while also providing exposure to commercial disputes, liability matters involving design professionals, and insurance-related cases. This role is well suited for an attorney who combines strong advocacy skills with a practical, client-focused approach. Responsibilities:• Lead litigation matters through each stage of the case, including initial filings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and case resolution.• Prepare clear, persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal documents supported by thorough statutory, regulatory, and case law research.• Develop case strategies in partnership with colleagues across related practice areas to address client goals effectively and efficiently.• Represent clients in construction disputes as well as related commercial, insurance, and liability matters.• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing thoughtful guidance, status updates, and practical recommendations throughout the litigation process.• Contribute to the expansion of the practice by supporting client development efforts and strengthening long-term relationships.• Use legal technology and software tools effectively to manage case materials, deadlines, research, and workflow organization.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Employment Law Attorney

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join a highly regarded law firm in Michigan. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in employment law and litigation, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic legal guidance. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team while contributing to the success of our clients. Responsibilities:• Draft and negotiate agreements and correspondence related to labor and employment matters.• Provide employers with advice on compliance and best practices concerning employment law.• Handle all aspects of litigation, including preparing pleadings, conducting depositions, and representing clients in court or administrative settings.• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their legal needs are met.• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.• Collaborate with team members to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.• Prepare and review legal motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Corporate Tax Attorney

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Attorney to advise clients on complex business tax matters. This role supports strategic decision-making involving entity formation, compensation design, ownership transfers, restructurings, and exit transactions. The position requires strong knowledge of federal business taxation, along with practical familiarity with Michigan tax considerations. Responsibilities:• Advise on tax planning strategies for businesses and owners from formation through dissolution, with a focus on corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.• Counsel clients on selecting legal entity structures and developing capital arrangements that align with operational and tax objectives.• Analyze the tax treatment of ongoing business activities and recommend approaches that support efficient planning for both the company and its owners.• Provide guidance on compensation-related tax issues, including salary, incentive arrangements, equity-based awards, and nonqualified or phantom equity structures.• Evaluate the tax consequences of changes in ownership, internal restructurings, reorganizations, and other modifications to business structure.• Support transactions involving the purchase or sale of assets or ownership interests, including review of related federal and state tax implications.• Advise on gift tax considerations tied to the transfer of business interests and assist with planning for ownership succession.• Interpret tax consequences associated with liquidation, wind-down, and other end-of-life business events.• Offer practical input on worker classification, employee benefits, deferred compensation arrangements, and related transactional tax matters
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Contracts Attorney

Birmingham, MI
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Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a licensed Contracts Attorney to join a service-focused organization in Michigan on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal specialist with strong experience evaluating agreements, revising contract language, and guiding negotiations with precision and sound judgment. The attorney will work within established review standards while helping ensure contracts are clear, compliant, and aligned with business expectations. Responsibilities: • Examine a wide range of contracts to identify legal, business, and compliance concerns before execution • Revise agreement terms through thoughtful redlining that reflects company standards and risk considerations • Lead or support contract negotiations by clarifying legal positions and recommending practical solutions • Prepare, edit, and finalize contract documents with close attention to accuracy, consistency, and enforceability • Apply internal contract review guidelines and playbook requirements when assessing terms and proposed changes • Advise stakeholders on core contract provisions, obligations, and areas requiring further legal review • Contribute legal writing skills where needed, including support with motions, briefs, discovery, or related documentation
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Contracts Attorney

Birmingham, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Our client is a corporation seeking an experienced Contracts Attorney to join its legal team. In this role, you'll review, draft, and advise internal business and management teams on a wide range of contracts and agreements. This role is perfect for someone who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and confident in making complex legal recommendations. Key Responsibilities: Review various commercial and residential agreements such as master services agreements, amendments to existing customer agreements, RFPs, leases, non-disclosure agreements, subcontractor agreements, and vendor agreements. Consistently assess potential risks, benefits, and consequences of decisions, presenting alternatives and proposed solutions to the management team. Advise on legal risks and mitigation strategies associated with remediation activities and general services contracts. Present formal and informal training sessions to staff about contractual issues, legal risk, and company policies and procedures concerning the legal and contractual requirements. Collaborate with various business units, promoting the understanding of contract processes, identifying needs and improvements. Support the negotiation process of contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners minimizing potential contract risks. Qualifications: Law degree from an accredited law school is required. Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts. Excellent understanding of legal requirements for different types of contracts. Strong knowledge of commercial and residential property laws, RFPs, leases, and non-disclosure agreements. Experience with construction related contracts is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong organizational and project management skills.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z