Counsel, Corporate Transactions

Location

Purpose

• Responsible for legal representation and advice to HMA departments and executives in the primary areas of corporate and business law and contractual matters.

Major Responsibilities

• Use advanced knowledge to provide legal guidance and support to various departments within the company, including customer experience, after-sales, marketing, communications, product planning, facilities, finance, digital business planning and connected operations, sales, and human resources.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, license agreements, IT agreements, leases, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and similar agreements in line with the companys policies and risk tolerance with minimal oversight.
• Assist affiliate companies with legal matters as needed.
• Collaborate with transactional team members to improve contract templates and procedures to help streamline, simplify, and automate contracting processes.
• Assist with the creation of contract review playbooks and training materials.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Director, Corporate Transactions.
• Exercise independent judgment to perform other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities (continued)

Authority

• Authority to negotiate all contractual language for the company.

Education

Related Experience

• Three to four years of law firm and/or in-house experience is valued, we welcome candidates with a range of experience levels.
• Strong contract and corporate experience.
• Proficiency in developing, negotiating, implementing, and managing complex service provider and other corporate relationships.
• Prior experience providing legal support in the automotive industry and to OEM clients is a plus.

Skills/Knowledge

• High level of writing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, via email, via video conference, and various instant messaging platforms (e.g., Microsoft TEAMS).
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage a high volume of tasks.
• Effective time management and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and willingness to undertake substantial and diverse job responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Certification

• Admission to, and in good standing with, the California Bar.

Physical Requirements

Work Model

Affiliate

Compensation

Benefits

• 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) companymatch
• 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 Hyundai benefits)