Corporate Counsel (Irvine, California, US)
Company: Kia Motors America
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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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.
Keywords: Kia Motors America, Irvine , Corporate Counsel (Irvine, California, US), Other , Irvine, California
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