Corporate Counsel (Irvine, California, US)

Company: Kia Motors America
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 12, 2021

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.StatusExemptSummaryThe primary focus of this position will be providing advice to the company to improve all aspects of the performance and operation of the dealer network. 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. You will work collaboratively with a group of in-house lawyers on projects and cases that influence multiple aspects of the business. You will interact with and advise team members in all levels of the Company. As an integral part of the team, you will proactively assess legal risks and advise on decisions that will provide years of benefit to the overall organization.Major Responsibilities1st Priority - 30%Work extensively with executives and managers in the Retail Development function to obtain 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.2nd Priority - 30%You will assist with the drafting of policy documents, letters, dealer agreements, and dealership performance reviews.3rd Priority - 20%You may handle litigation, including risk assessment, case strategy, settlement, budgeting, discovery and other case management activities. This is includes claims and defenses related to dealer add points, protests, terminations, and bankruptcies, etc.4th Priority - 10%You will advise and train managers in virtually all departments of the Company related to dealer operations and legal issues.5th Priority - 10%You will proactively address other legal matters as needed and work to make your colleagues successful.Education/Certification* Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school * Admitted to California State Bar Overall Experience* 6-8 years top-tier law firm or in-house experience preferred* Experience in automotive industry preferred * Both transactional and litigation background is helpful Other Requirements:* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.* May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job.* Occasional travel may be required domestically and/or internationally.Directly Related ExperienceN/ASkillsDemonstrate managerial, organizational, and interpersonal communication (verbal and written) skills.Ability to create timely and insightful executive reports and analysisExellent writing skillsMastery of standard office software (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn other company software systemsWork collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-house counsel team members in other legal areas to identify and resolve legal issuesCompetenciesAdapting to ChangeChampioning Customer NeedsDelivering High Quality WorkEntrepreneurial ThinkingManaging ResourcesDeveloping TalentDriving Continuous ImprovementInspiring and Motivating OthersManaging RiskSetting a Strategic VisionCHALLENGE - Solving Complex ProblemsCOLLABORATION - Building and Supporting TeamsCUSTOMER - Serving CustomersGLOBALITY - Showing Community and Social ResponsibilityPEOPLE - Interacting with People at Different LevelsEqual Employment OpportunitiesKMA 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. KMA complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KMA has offices. The KMA 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.

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