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Senior Corporate Counsel

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Dealer Owned Warranty Company LLC is a leading provider of F&I partnership services in the automotive industry. The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide strategic legal advice across a multi-state corporate environment, overseeing corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and litigation.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Advise executives and senior management on corporate governance best practices and entity management

Draft, review, and maintain corporate organizational documents, resolutions, and policies

Oversee domestic and international entity formations, qualifications, and annual compliance filings across multiple states

Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing, and strategic partnership agreements

Support M&A activity, due diligence, and integration efforts as needed

Develop and implement contract management processes and standard templates to improve efficiency and compliance

Provide legal guidance on federal and state regulatory requirements impacting the company’s operations

Partner with compliance teams to design and enforce corporate compliance programs, policies, and employee training initiatives

Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company’s legal obligations and advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies

Prepare for and perform corporate litigation proceedings on behalf of the company

Identify, assess, and mitigate potential legal risks in corporate transactions and operations

Manage and coordinate external counsel in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters

Resolve pre-litigation disputes and advise internal stakeholders on dispute avoidance and resolution strategies

Prepare for litigations and take the necessary measures to represent the company in a court of law

Work closely with external counsel on appropriate matters to develop and drive overall litigation strategy, ensure compliance with company policies, manage litigation budget and drive cost savings

In consultation with outside counsel, recommend and monitor financial reserves for lawsuits and investigations

Partner with business units, HR, finance, and operations to align legal strategies with business objectives

Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, providing sound judgment and practical legal solutions

Support the development of internal training materials and public-facing documents to ensure compliance and legal standards are met

Qualification

Corporate LawEntity ManagementLitigation ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceCommercial AgreementsEmployment LawMulti-State OperationsLegal Risk Management