Attorney

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

6% match on 401(k)

Onsite dining facility

Fitness center

Onsite medical center

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training programs

Onsite dining facility

Job summary

A leading automotive documentation firm in Dayton is seeking a Product Development Attorney to join their in-house team. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and revising legal documents for dealerships, ensuring compliance across U.S. jurisdictions. They will monitor legislation, collaborate with teams, and represent the company at industry events. This full-time role requires a Juris Doctor and offers benefits like medical insurance, HSA contributions, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ relevant experience in automotive sales/finance preferred.
• Experience in consumer finance, lending, leasing, compliance, or regulatory affairs also considered.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and update automotive documents to ensure compliance.
• Monitor legislation across jurisdictions for impacts on products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry leaders.
• Assist with the LAW® F&I Document Review program and related product lines.
• Draft summaries, articles, and presentations for public distribution.
• Represent Reynolds and the LAW® brand at industry trade shows and conferences.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company is seeking a Product Development Attorney for its in-house automotive documents development and compliance team. As a Product Development Attorney, you will research and analyze current legal, compliance, and best practices requirements for documents used in motor vehicle dealerships across all U.S. jurisdictions. You will be responsible for revising existing Reynolds documents as well as creating new forms to be used in the dealership F&I documentation process. Additional responsibilities include helping the sales force by comparing other dealer F&I documents to standard Reynolds forms, as well as identifying product gaps, industry trends, and specific sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and update automotive documents (e.g., Retail Installment Sale Contracts, Lease Contracts, Buyer’s Orders, Ancillary F&I documents) to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and analyze legislation and regulations across 50+ jurisdictions for impact on products and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams, outside counsel, and industry leaders to align products with industry trends and compliance needs.
• Assist with the LAW® F&I Document Review program and other product lines supporting dealership sales and finance processes.
• Draft summaries, articles, and presentations for public distribution.
• Represent Reynolds and the LAW® brand at industry trade shows and conferences as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice in at least one U.S. state.
• 5–10 years’ relevant experience — automotive sales/finance preferred; experience in consumer finance, lending, leasing, compliance, or regulatory affairs also considered.
• Strong research, writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure documents maintain a consistent tone and style.

Benefits

Our associates receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also offer company contributions to your HSA, 6% match on 401(k), and a work/life balance with paid time off. At our Dayton office, you can take advantage of our great training programs and facility amenities, including an onsite dining facility offering complimentary breakfast and lunch, a fitness center, and an onsite medical center. We also offer a wide variety of sports and social leagues to participate in after work, along with volunteering initiatives through our Associate Foundation.

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds encourages applicants of all ages and experience to apply, as we do not discriminate on the basis of age.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 5 - 10 years

Bonus/Commission: No