Senior Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing legal advice and counsel to internal business clients on various issues including insurance, warranty, finance, and corporate laws. The position supports business operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with dealerships, producers, agents, and lenders. Collaboration across departments and participation in strategic initiatives related to new products and services are key components of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on insurance, warranty, finance, and corporate law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents supporting business relationships.
• Collaborate effectively across business units to achieve results.
• Assist in strategic development, implementation, and monitoring of new products, services, programs, and initiatives under the direction of senior legal leadership.
• Research state insurance and finance laws and regulations; prepare memoranda on their applicability or impact.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in insurance or regulated financial industries and legal environments.
• Specific knowledge of finance and insurance (F&I) products such as vehicle service contracts and GAP, and related industry participation programs preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and coordinate with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Contact and Collaboration

• Internal collaboration with Sales, Operations, Compliance, Accounting, and Product departments.
• External interaction with outside counsel representing business partners and consumer counsel.

Supervision

• Potential management responsibility for 1-3 attorneys and senior legal analysts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health benefits and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and cultural observance day.
• Financial wellbeing benefits including healthcare account contributions, pension plan, and 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee wellbeing program offering cash rewards for engagement.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position according to plan terms.

Location

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workforce.

Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodations during the application and recruitment process due to a disability are encouraged to request assistance through the appropriate channels.