Senior Corporate Counsel

About Us

Dealer Owned Warranty Company LLC is a leading provider of F&I (Finance and Insurance) partnership services in the automotive industry, offering a full suite of obligor and administrator services, top‑of‑the‑line products, technology, and training. We understand the importance of leveraging process and technology in the F&I industry to drive revenue and ensure success. Our goal is to provide visibility, transparency, and the tools needed for our partners to build their wealth and achieve their goals.

DOWC prides itself on taking care of its employees (We were voted one of the “Best Places to Work” three years in a row!), and we also offer award‑winning products. All of our positions are fully on‑site in Parsippany, NJ.

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The Senior Corporate Counsel serves as a key member of the in‑house legal team, providing strategic legal advice and business‑oriented counsel across a multi‑state corporate environment. This individual will oversee a broad range of corporate legal matters including governance, contracts, compliance, with a large focus on labor and employment law. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in corporate law and significant experience serving as in‑house counsel for a complex, multi‑jurisdictional organization.

• 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.
• Serve as in‑house counsel on all labor and employment matters, providing practical, business‑focused legal guidance on employee relations, discipline, terminations, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
• Advise leadership and HR on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave laws, and employee classification.
• Draft, review, and update employment‑related policies, handbooks, contracts, and agreements; partner with HR to implement compliant practices and training programs.
• Manage employment‑related claims, agency charges, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel, including strategy development, risk assessment, and resolution.
• 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.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the state of New Jersey.
• Minimum of 5+ years of corporate legal experience.
• Proven experience and expertise in U.S. Labor & Employment Law (multi‑state, primarily NJ based).
• Knowledge in corporate law, entity management, and multi‑state operations.
• Experience managing complex commercial agreements and advising executive teams on business and legal risks.
• Litigation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to a multi‑state corporate enterprise.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Life Insurance, medical expense card
• PTO and Sick Time
• Corporate events, team and culture building activities, employee awards and recognition, company trips and more!

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Insurance and Financial Services

DOWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact us for assistance.