Corporate Counsel and Associate Counsel Job at Kia America, Inc.
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
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.
Major Responsibilities
Education/Certification
- Juris Doctor from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school preferred
- Experience from a top-tier law firm preferred
- Admitted to California State Bar
Overall Experience
- Experience in automotive industry is helpful
- Direct experience in dealer franchise law is helpful but not required; Kia may provide substantive business and legal training for the appropriate candidate
- Both transactional and litigation background is helpful
- Corporate Counsel: 5-8 years top-tier law firm or in-house experience preferred
- Associate Counsel: 3-5 years top-tier law firm or in-house experience preferred
Directly Related Experience
N/A
Skills
Competencies
Pay Range
$155,820.00 - $225,907.20
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.
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