Litigation Paralegal providing legal and administrative support for medical malpractice litigation. Collaborating with in - house and outside counsel to manage complex claims and ensure timely communication.
About the role
- Counsel providing legal advice and managing litigation on manufacturer/dealer relationships at Hyundai. Focusing on franchise law and dealer agreement interpretation in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and counsel on all legal issues affecting manufacturer/dealer relationship, including management of dealer franchise litigation.
- Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel to HMA/GMA Business Departments and Regions on legal issues affecting the manufacturer/dealer relationship, including interpretation of HMA’s/GMA’s dealer agreement and issues relating to dealer franchise law, distribution, warranty, incentive and pricing issues.
- Draft and/or review documents relating to market representation actions and dealer transactions with HMA/GMA, including letters of intent, relocation commitment letters, notices, asset purchase agreements, dealer appointment notices to state agencies, etc.
- Draft and/or review documents relating to the HMA/GMA Dealer Sales and Service Agreement.
- Manage manufacturer/dealer litigation across the country. Management includes supervising the matter, formulating case strategies and tactics, marshaling the company resources for prosecution of the case, and the handling of discovery.
- Maintain current knowledge of and provide regular updates to HMA/GMA Business Departments and Regions on recent developments in state dealer franchise laws, federal regulations and case law.
- Assist HMA/GMA Business Departments with the development of dealer/manufacturer policies and procedures, including forms for letters, contracts and agreements with dealers; review and provide training to HMA/GMA Business Departments and Regions on franchise law, best practices, and the use of dealer contact reports.
- Assist Audit and Finance on legal issues relating to dealer incentive and warranty audit matters; manage related dealer responses.
- Conduct, as needed, research into various state law franchise affairs. Prepare memoranda regarding the same.
- High level of independent judgment needed for problem solving and identification of critical issues affecting HMA/GMA’s dealer body.
- Support various HMA/GMA departments through obtaining feedback and suggestions for program improvements, and considering what changes are feasible and appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Juris Doctorate required.
- Eight or more years of professional experience is required.
- Five or more years of legal experience, with a preference for experience in automotive franchise law.
- Strong analytical skills, strong drafting and negotiation skills, strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to review and provide analysis on business risk within compressed time frames.
- A desire to learn about automotive dealer operations and networks.
- Excellent people skills.
- Team-oriented and willing to work collectively.
- Strong work ethic essential.
- Self-motivated and innovative.
- Licensed California attorney or ability to be licensed in California.
Benefits
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Vacation and sick time off
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (support)
- Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
- External Training and Development Programs
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