Senior Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing legal advice and counsel to internal business clients on a variety of issues including insurance, warranty, finance, and corporate laws. The position supports business operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and other legal documents related to dealerships, producers, agents, and lenders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on insurance, warranty, finance, and corporate law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents supporting business activities.
• Collaborate effectively across various business units to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Participate 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 job 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 is 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 and Benefits

• Targeted salary range: $160,000 to $190,000, subject to variation based on location, skills, and experience.
• Additional incentive opportunities through an annual performance-based incentive.
• 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.

Location

• Not specified.

Additional Information

• The employer is committed to equal opportunity and inclusivity.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and recruitment process.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans.