Hyundai Motor America
Senior Counsel, Compliance & Risk Management (Legal)
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Purpose:
~ Responsible for legal representation, training and advice to HMA, GMA and HMNA departments and executives in the primary areas of compliance, insurance and risk management. This attorney will support corporate policy development, interpretation, training and compliance for the Vehicle Lease Program, conflict of interest policies, records management policies, antitrust, FCPA and election law, and will support the Transactional Legal Team with risk management and insurance issues involved in supplier negotiations. Additionally, this attorney will work with the Executive Director, Risk Management & Compliance to manage insurance marketing, placement and claims as well as licensing requirements for HMA, GMA and HMNA.
Major Responsibilities:
~ Internal legal work pertaining to HMA, GMA & HMNA contracting terms, supplier, affiliate, and employee compliance issues, antitrust inquiries and new policy development/enforcement.
~ Review and negotiate documentation, draft such documents as the particular matter may require, including corporate resolutions, legal opinions, and all required agreements.
~ Advise and review policies and procedures for compliance with governing law, including but not limited to corporate licensing, FCPA, conflicts of interest, state and federal election contribution laws, records management requirements, antitrust matters, Vehicle Lease Program and DMV compliance, and applicable disclosure and reporting requirements. Maintain current knowledge of recent developments in case law and changes to statutes and regulations.
~ Lead employee training on corporate policy compliance.
~ Assist the Associate General Counsel, Risk Management & Compliance, with insurance marketing, placement, claims and litigation.
~ Negotiate, draft, and/or review risk management issues in HMA, GMA and HMNA supplier and affiliate/subsidiary contracts with a value or potential liability of $100,000 or higher. Train, advise and assist the Purchasing Department staff with review and negotiation of risk management issues in HMA, GMA and HMNA contracts with a value or potential liability under $100,000.
~ Assist the Associate General Counsel, Risk Management & Compliance with compliance, insurance, licensing and risk management issues, employee benefits, special projects and task force assignments, as needed.
~ Serve as the Risk Management & Compliance Team liaison with the Transactional and Privacy Teams, holding regular meetings to address issues, improve communications and streamline performance for our organization.
~ Provide legal advice concerning insurance and risk management matters affecting HMA, GMA and/or HMNA.
~ Provide legal advice and oversight in litigation matters related to HMA, GMA and HMNA insurance and risk management.
~ As needed, draft corporate minutes, respond to state and federal government inquiries, and assist with training of attorneys and paralegals within the Legal Department.
~ Continual training and education of employees and management in changing areas of legal requirements.
~ Assist corporate affiliates with legal matters upon request.
Authority:
~ Authority to negotiate contractual language and obligations for HMA, GMA and HMNA.
~ Authority to provide legal advice to HMA, GMA and HMNA and determine compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Job Requirements:
~ Must be a high school graduate.
~ Bachelor's Degree required.
~ Juris Doctor Degree required.
Related Experience:
~ Seven or more years legal experience including law firm and/or in-house position(s).
~ Strong contract, compliance and risk management experience.
~ Four to six years of supervisory experience preferred.
Skill / Knowledge:
~ High level of writing and negotiating skills.
~ Knowledge of broad spectrum of business and legal issues and specific knowledge of auto distributor related issues.
~ Ability to lead and interact effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds and skill levels.
~ Ability to conduct legal research in a thorough and effective manner.
~ Effective time management and work ethic.
~ Ability to work independently and willingness to undertake substantial and diverse job responsibilities.
~ Comfortable providing training to all levels of employees.
Certification Required:
~ Admission to California Bar.
Physical Requirements:
~ Normal office duties
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.