Counsel, Franchise Law & Dealer Relations

Hyundai Motor Company; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 134,300 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle lease allowance

Holiday pay

Healthcare insurance

401(K) company match

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Fountain Valley, CA seeks a Counsel for Franchise Law & Dealer Relations. The role requires managing legal issues affecting manufacturer/dealer relationships. This includes litigation management, document drafting, and providing ongoing legal advice.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, eight or more years of experience in this field, strong analytical skills, and communication skills. Hyundai offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of professional experience, preferably with automotive franchise law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Licensed California attorney or ability to be licensed in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on manufacturer/dealer relationships.
• Draft and review documents related to dealer transactions.
• Manage manufacturer/dealer litigation across the country.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Counsel, Franchise Law & Dealer Relations

Location: Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide legal advice and counsel on all legal issues affecting manufacturer/dealer relationships, including management of dealer franchise litigation.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel to HMA/GMA Business Departments and Regions on legal issues affecting the manufacturer/dealer relationship, including interpretation of HMA’s/GMA’s dealer agreement and issues relating to dealer franchise law, distribution, warranty, incentive and pricing issues.
• Draft and/or review documents relating to market representation actions and dealer transactions with HMA/GMA, including letters of intent, relocation commitment letters, notices, asset purchase agreements, dealer appointment notices to state agencies, etc.
• Draft and/or review documents relating to the HMA/GMA Dealer Sales and Service Agreement.
• Manage manufacturer/dealer litigation across the country. Management includes supervising the matter, formulating case strategies and tactics, marshaling the company resources for prosecution of the case, and the handling of discovery.
• Maintain current knowledge of and provide regular updates to HMA/GMA Business Departments and Regions on recent developments in state dealer franchise laws, federal regulations and case law.
• Assist HMA/GMA Business Departments with the development of dealer/manufacturer policies and procedures, including forms for letters, contracts and agreements with dealers; review and provide training to HMA/GMA Business Departments and Regions on franchise law, best practices, and the use of dealer contact reports.
• Assist Audit and Finance on legal issues relating to dealer incentive and warranty audit matters; manage related dealer responses.
• Conduct, as needed, research into various state law franchise affairs. Prepare memoranda regarding the same.
• High level of independent judgment needed for problem solving and identification of critical issues affecting HMA/GMA’s dealer body.
• Support various HMA/GMA departments through obtaining feedback and suggestions for program improvements, and considering what changes are feasible and appropriate.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Eight or more years of professional experience, preferably with at least three years in automotive franchise law/affairs.
• Strong analytical skills, strong drafting and negotiation skills, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and provide review and commentary on business risk within compressed time frames.
• An understanding of 50-state franchise laws.
• A strong understanding of automotive dealer operations and networks.
• Team-oriented and willing to work collectively.
• Strong work ethic essential.
• Self‑motivated and innovative.
• Licensed California attorney or ability to be licensed in California.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Compensation Range: $134,300 - $181,700 annual base salary
• 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) company match
• 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)

EEO Statement

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.