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Corporate Counsel And Associate Counsel

Company

Kia America, Inc.
Address , Irvine
Employment type
Salary $171,402 - $248,498 a year
Expires 2023-12-08
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and time off starting at 14 days per year. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

Summary

We are hiring for 2 positions, job titles will be commensurate with legal experience:

  • Corporate Counsel: 5-8 years experience
  • Associate Counsel: 3-5 years experience, and this role will be supporting the Corporate Counsel


Your primary focus will be providing advice to the company to improve all aspects of the performance and operation of Kia’s dealer network in the United States. In particular, you 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 which influence multiple aspects of the business. Manage and work with outside counsel, as appropriate, to assist you in your areas of responsibility. Collaborate with and interact with the company’s business leaders. As an integral part of the team, you will proactively assess legal risks and advise on decisions that will advance the company’s business.


Flexible/Hybrid Work Policy: This position is required to work in the office four days each week, and may work remotely up to one day per week.

Major Responsibilities

Priority
Major Responsibility
%

1st
Work closely with executives and managers in the Retail Development function to achieve objectives related to the dealer network. This includes providing 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.
30%

2nd
Assist with the drafting of policy documents, letters, dealer agreements, and dealership performance reviews.
30%

3rd
Manage 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, bankruptcies, audits, etc.
20%

4th
Advise and train managers in many departments of the company related to dealer operations and legal issues.
10%

5th
Proactively address other legal matters as needed and work collaboratively with your colleagues, as appropriate.
10%


Education/Certification

  • Admitted to California State Bar
  • Juris Doctor from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school preferred
  • Experience from a top-tier law firm preferred

Overall Experience

  • Experience in automotive industry is helpful
  • Associate Counsel: 3-5 years top-tier law firm or in-house experience preferred
  • Both transactional and litigation background is helpful
  • Corporate Counsel: 5-8 years top-tier law firm or in-house experience preferred
  • Direct experience in dealer franchise law is helpful but not required; Kia may provide substantive business and legal training for the appropriate candidate

Directly Related Experience

N/A

Skills

Mastery of standard office software (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn other company software systems
Outstanding writing and editing skills.
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-house counsel team members in other legal areas to identify and resolve legal issues
Ability to create timely and insightful executive reports and analysis
Demonstrate managerial, organizational, and interpersonal communication (verbal and written) skills.

Competencies

CHALLENGE - Solving Complex Problems
COLLABORATION - Building and Supporting Teams
CUSTOMER - Serving Customers
GLOBALITY - Showing Community and Social Responsibility
PEOPLE - Interacting with People at Different Levels

Pay Range

$171,402.00 - $248,498.00


Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.


Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.