Corporate Counsel

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Corporate Counsel
The candidate will provide advice to the company to improve all aspects of the performance and operation of the dealer network. Will develop policies and provide advice related to dealer establishment and transfer, dealer termination and wind-down, and dealership operations, including sales operations, distribution, service operations, dealership facility improvement, and branding and marketing. Work collaboratively with a group of in-house lawyers on projects and cases that influence multiple aspects of the business. Interact with and advise team members in all levels of the company. Proactively assess legal risks and advise on decisions that will provide years of benefit to the overall organization. Work extensively with executives and managers in the retail development function to obtain objectives related to the dealer network. Provide advice on dealer franchise law and review and development of company policies related to network planning, dealer sales performance, dealer financial performance, dealer establishment, dealership transfers, dealership facility requirements, sales incentives, marketing, service and warranty operations, distribution, and customer service. Assist with the drafting of policy documents, letters, dealer agreements, and dealership performance reviews. Handle litigation, including risk assessment, case strategy, settlement, budgeting, discovery and other case management activities. This includes claims and defenses related to dealer add points, protests, terminations, and bankruptcies, etc. Advise and train managers in virtually all departments of the company related to dealer operations and legal issues. Should have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to California State Bar. Should preferably have 6-8 years of top-tier law firm or in-house experience. Experience in automotive industry desired. Both transactional and litigation background is helpful. Occasional travel may be required domestically and/or internationally.

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