Counsel, Franchise Law & Dealer Relations

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• 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.

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Eight or more years of professional experience, preferably with at least three years in automotive franchise law/affairs.
• Strong analytical skills, strong drafting and negotiation skills, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and provide review and commentary on business risk within compressed time frames.
• An understanding of 50-state franchise laws.
• A strong understanding of automotive dealer operations and networks.
• 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.

• Compensation Range: $107,800 - $154,000 annual base salary
• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding…