Assistant General Counsel - Contracts & Transactions

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts & Transactions
Sandy Springs, GA, USA
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About Asbury

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer.

At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.

The Assistant General Counsel - Contracts & Transactions provides legal advice and services in the areas of commercial contracts, real estate and environmental matters, construction issues, intellectual property, as well as general contracts support on a broad range of commercial agreements on a company wide basis. The position supports the General Counsel; VP, Associate General Counsel - Transactions; executive management; various department heads;

and field personnel, as well as directs and manages outside counsel as required.
Duties/Responsibilities

Provide legal support to all DSC departments and the field on contract drafting, review, interpretation, and negotiation, including but not limited to technology contracts; software licensing agreements; data privacy & security agreements; IT services/consulting agreements; equipment & supplier agreements; hotel/event agreements; marketing/advertising/sponsorship agreements; lending agreements; franchise agreements; and government contracts

Provide legal support to Real Estate Team for new purchase/sale/lease transactions (also including environmental, land use and zoning aspects)

Provide legal support to Real Estate Team on issues with existing properties (landlord/tenant, eminent domain, easements, tax, etc.)

Provide legal support to Construction Team on construction contracts and related issues

Provide legal support on F&I products and automotive dealer agreements

Provide legal support for IP infringement claims, both initiated and received (send C&D letters and evaluate and respond to C&D letters received from various patent trolls and competitors)

Maintain the company's IP portfolio (initiate new USPTO filings where needed, track relevant deadlines for existing marks, coordinate internal evaluation of renewals)

Provide support to Internal Audit and Risk Management on audit, risk and compliance related matters

Required Skills/Abilities

A minimum of 7+ years of legal practice focused on a broad range of commercial agreements (including but not limited to real estate, leasing and construction transactions and related environmental, land use & zoning issues)

Superior contract drafting & negotiating skills and experience drafting a wide range of contracts is required

Intellectual property experience preferred

Experience in the automotive sector (or a related sector with strong manufacturer dynamics) is an asset

In-house experience a plus, but not required

Strong business acumen, customer/business partner focus and leadership presence

Strong intellectual capacity and work ethic along with a high personal standard of excellence

Enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills and process improvement focus

Experience dealing with a wide range of legal issues

Resourceful and results-oriented

Experience managing outside counsel to obtain legal advice in cost effective manner

Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage detail

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Proficiency with:

Word

Excel

Legal Tracker (Serengeti)

CSC Entity Management Database

Sharepoint

Education & Experience

A Juris Doctor degree from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and in undergraduate studies.

Member in good standing of any U.S. state (or D.C.) bar

Pay and Recognition:

Weekly pay

Paid holidays & paid time off

Paid training

Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans

Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)

Paid Parental Leave

Health savings

Flex spending accounts (tax free)

Short-term and Long-term disability plans

Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)

401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

Digital career path tool to assist with career development

Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

Student loan relief…