Automotive Attorney - In House Legal Counsel

Description

Corporate/In-House Counsel for Automotive Dealership Group

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive In-House Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves safeguarding the company's interests, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating legal risks across all operations, from vehicle sales and service to corporate governance and employment matters. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and communication skills who can provide timely, business-oriented legal advice to our executive team and various departments.

Responsibilities

• Offering counsel on a variety of legal issues

• Advising executives within the company

• Working alongside other departments within the company

• Advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different deals

• Working alone or with other attorneys to prepare legal documents such as briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and subpoenas

• Drafting contracts, lease agreements, loan agreements, and other legal documents for clients

• Drafting and reviewing agreements such as employment contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and non-compete agreements

• Additional responsibilities as required by the organization

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from a recognized university

• Must be admitted to the California State Bar

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization

• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization and across all businesses

• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

• Must be willing and able to work on-site at our main office

• Must be able to attend legal hearings/proceedings off-site when needed

• Automotive industry experience is desired but not required