Associate General Counsel, Fleet

Solera Holdings, LLC.; Westlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across commercial and compliance matters. The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The position is based in Westlake, TX, with potential for remote candidates.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of legal experience with substantial background in commercial agreements.
• In-house and supervisory experience required.
• Familiarity with consumer protection laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-oriented legal counsel across commercial matters.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Oversee litigation and develop strategies for dispute resolution.

Skills

Strategic thinking and risk analysis

Executive-level communication

Expertise in contract negotiation and drafting

Litigation leadership

Process improvement mindset

People leadership

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Associate General Counsel – Westlake, TX — Remote candidates may be considered with periodic travel

Business Unit Focus: Fleet (Omnitracs, eDriving, SmartDrive, Spireon, LoJack)

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation.

The Role

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) is a senior member of the Solera Legal team responsible for providing creative, practical, and business‑oriented legal counsel across a broad range of commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to executives and cross‑functional teams, with a particular focus on supporting Solera’s Fleet businesses.

The AGC must bring strong executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. The role includes oversight of litigation, commercial contracting, contract operations, dispute resolution, and process improvement initiatives, while managing and developing a small team of legal professionals.

Commercial Contracts & Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, MSAs, licensing agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, NDAs, amendments, and SOWs.
• Provide strategic guidance on contract structure, risk allocation, pricing terms, and compliance with internal policies and applicable law.
• Interpret and enforce contract terms throughout the customer lifecycle, including drafting enforcement notices and coordinating cross‑functional responses to customer issues.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure contracts align with new product launches, enhancements, and technical requirements.
• Support product and business teams during product launches or end‑of‑life transitions by reviewing contract language, advising on customer communications, and guiding leadership through risk‑managed execution.

Contract Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior legal team members, including attorneys, contract administrators, and paralegals.
• Establish and refine workflows, approval processes, and escalation paths to drive efficiency and consistency in contract review.
• Negotiate directly with customer counsel, balancing commercial objectives with appropriate risk management.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations and business stakeholders to improve contract turnaround times while maintaining strong controls.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Oversee all phases of litigation and pre‑litigation matters, including commercial disputes, customer claims, and vendor issues.
• Develop litigation strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders and manage outside counsel to ensure cost‑effective, timely, and business‑aligned outcomes.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for contract disputes and customer collections, partnering closely with the Deputy GC, Finance, Sales, and other applicable departments.
• Assess litigation risk, advise leadership on exposure and resolution options, and support settlement negotiations.
• Build and maintain a streamlined process for customer billing disputes to ensure efficient handoff between Finance and Legal and timely resolution of unpaid invoices.

Process Improvement & Legal Operations

• Identify opportunities to enhance legal processes, including contract lifecycle management, dispute intake, and litigation tracking.
• Lead or support initiatives to standardize templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and negotiation guidelines.

Risk Analysis & Business Counseling

• Deliver clear, actionable risk assessments that balance legal exposure with commercial priorities.
• Translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for non‑legal audiences.
• Proactively identify emerging legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Know when to activate escalation for material legal and commercial risks to leadership, obtain required approvals, and present clear mitigation options.

Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with senior leaders across Sales, Finance, HR, Compliance, Engineering, and Operations.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in executive‑level presentations, negotiations, and day‑to‑day counseling.
• Foster a collaborative, service‑oriented culture within the Legal team and across the organization.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and risk analysis
• Executive‑level communication and presence
• Expertise in contract negotiation and drafting
• Litigation and dispute resolution leadership
• Process improvement and operational mindset
• People leadership and outside counsel management

What You’ll Bring

• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school; active member in good standing of a state bar (Texas preferred).
• 15+ years of legal experience with substantial background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements; in‑house and supervisory experience required.
• Experience advising HR on employment law matters, including responding to EEOC and other agency complaints or investigations.
• Familiarity with consumer credit, financial services, and consumer protection laws (GLBA, CCPA, TCPA, FCRA) is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into practical, business‑focused advice for non‑legal stakeholders.
• Highly responsive, service‑oriented approach with the ability to influence and support leaders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC., AND ITS US SUBSIDIARIES (TOGETHER, SOLERA) IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE FIRM'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, OR GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.