Senior Litigation and GRC Paralegal

SENIOR LITIGATION AND GRC PARALEGAL

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and agile Senior Litigation and GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance) Paralegal to join our global legal team. As a member of the Employment, Litigation and GRC team, this role will provide world-class support to internal clients across the global organization. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of issues as part of a global legal team. You will support employment and litigation activities and assist with compliance matters, as well as support a diverse range of other legal matters as needed.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Oversee global litigation and dispute docket collaborating with in-house and outside counsel
• Lead all aspects of discovery and document production
• Manage the legal hold process
• Manage responses to subpoenas and garnishments
• Manage litigation reporting including the quarterly accruals process
• Analyze litigation trends and advise on mitigation
• Support all aspects of our compliance hotline reporting including intake, triage, case disposition and reporting
• Conduct third party background checks
• Manage team matter management process
• Manage team objectives and metrics reporting
• Conduct legal research on a variety of employment, compliance and regulatory topics
• Draft policies and procedures
• Manage and support team projects in a variety of areas
• Manage outside counsel billing process
• Conduct training on litigation holds, compliance hotline process and other areas
• High-level team administrative support

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Minimum of seven years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house with litigation focus; global experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite inclusive of Excel; Power BI is a plus

• Proficient in legal matter management tools (Onit/Legal Tracker/etcetera), document management and e-discovery
•  Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and balance competing and conflicting priorities
• Proven experience working with sensitive and confidential information
• Continuous improvement mindset with passion for technology in legal operations
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI and across time zones on a global team
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
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