In-House Legal Counsel

About Bretz RV & Marine:
At Bretz RV & Marine, we are pioneers in the recreational vehicle and boating industry. We operate the largest dealership network within a five-state radius, including key locations in Montana, Idaho, and Washington. As a cornerstone of outdoor lifestyle industries, we are experiencing dynamic growth and are poised to expand beyond these borders. Our team embodies core values of passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability, creating a robust community that thrives on excellence and commitment. Join us, and be part of a community that not only supports your professional growth but also values your personal contributions to our collective success.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled attorney to play a pivotal role on our fast-paced and dynamic senior management team. This vital position is based at our corporate headquarters in Missoula, Montana, and provides a unique opportunity to oversee and manage all legal aspects of our expansive operations, which include our seven recreational vehicle and boat dealerships and over 30 affiliated companies.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

At Bretz RV & Marine, our culture is more than words it is visible in each leaders commitment to our companys core values of passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability. With multiple locations across Montana and Idaho, Bretz RV & Marine is the largest dealership in a five-state area, and we are growing rapidly. Here at Bretz, we are more than a team; we are a community. The Bretz community brings the companys values to life while delivering exceptional outcomes. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing employees who demonstrate a passion for what they do, loyalty to the company and our commitment to our customers, and a drive to succeed individually and as a team. At Bretz, we offer you more than just a job. We offer you the chance at an exciting and rewarding career that you will genuinely enjoy. We value excellence, integrity, and hard work from every employee to deliver Bretz's high standards and performance to all our customers.

This role will function in a generalist capacity, supporting the senior management team on corporate, dispute, and compliance matters. Under general direction, this full-time position:

• Provides legal advice and service concerning rights, obligations, and privileges of the corporation and companies;
• Negotiates and prepares a variety of contractual documents, including leases, purchase agreements, sales, dealer agreements, real estate contracts, trademarks, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters;
• Examines various documents and data and provides counsel to all levels of management on best courses of action;
• Represents the corporation with outside parties and governmental entities and acts as an agent for the corporation in various transactions;
• Fully litigate matters as appropriate and manage outside counsel in both litigation and transactional matters.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes various matters, including contractual documents, to ensure the companies interests are protected.
• Identifies legal or contractual issues and devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex problems.
• Provides advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Personally litigates corporate and company legal matters as requested. May refer matters to outside counsel as required.
• Participates in negotiations, drafts various agreements, and coordinates the execution of those documents.
• Reviews agreements, evaluates the documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determines whether the minimum requirements are met. Assists with reviewing joint ventures and similar agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.
• Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations, and practices affecting company business.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the companies. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Law school ( J.D.) degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Montana.
• Four or more years of litigation experience and progressively more complex legal experience.
• Must have an extensive understanding of state and federal legal principles, concepts, theory, laws, regulations, and practices, as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Must possess:
  • the ability to resolve complex legal issues;
  • strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to serve as a spokesperson on assigned projects;
  • the ability to effectively interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives;
  • the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information;
  • knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.

Compensation

• $130,000 - $150,000 annually

Benefits

• Excellent earning potential and advancement opportunities
• Medical benefits package with multiple plan options to choose from, including vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• On-site employee daycare
• Holiday pay and vacation time
• Employee discounts
• Employee borrow program (take a camper and GO CAMPING)
• Profit sharing

Bretz RVs Commitment to You

• Opportunity to work in a family-oriented environment where work-life balance matters
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Team building activities and events throughout the year
• The opportunity to be a part of a team in a booming industry that works together to provide every customer with the best experience possible

Application Process

• Step 1: Complete a brief questionnaire and upload your resume on our careers page. Please limit your resume to three pages; cover letters and writing samples are not required initially.
• Step 2: After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Our talent acquisition team will review it and ensure it is forwarded to the appropriate personnel.
• Step 3: We will inform you of your application status and next steps.

Thank you for your interest in joining Bretz RV & Marine.

EEOC

Our company maintains a firm policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

RV Manufacturers: Airstream, Coachmen, CrossRoads, Dutchmen, Entegra Coach, Forest River, Grand Design, Heartland, Keystone RV, KZ RV, NuCamp, Redwood, Thor, Tiffin, Ember RV, Brinkley RV, Oliver Trailers.

Boat Manufacturers: Barletta, Sea-Doo, Bayliner, Chaparral, Crownline, Smokercraft, Lowe, Starcraft, MB Sport, Sun Chaser, Yamaha Outboards, Honda Outboards, Mercury/Mercruiser, Volvo Marine, Thunderjet, Sylvan Boats.