General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Act as AutoBidMaster’s principal in-house legal consultant

• Lead the company's legal strategy and ensure the resolution of legal matters

• Oversee Terms & Conditions, customer agreements, e-commerce disclosures, sales documentation, and other legal materials related to transactions

• Direct legal strategy for commercial transactions, contracting, and business risk management

• Advise executive leadership on transactions, contractual rights and responsibilities, risk allocation, and commercial decisions

• Provide legal advice for new products, services, partnerships, and business initiatives

• Establish standards, templates, and processes for contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to vendors, partners, technology, services, and insurance

• Manage DMV, dealer licensing, consumer protection, and both state and federal regulatory requirements

• Oversee licenses, registrations, corporate filings, compliance of entities, corporate resolutions, and documents

• Monitor regulatory changes and propose updates to processes, policies, and documentation

• Resolve escalated customer complaints and disputes

• Address complaints involving government agencies, regulators, consumer organizations, and third parties

• Suggest dispute resolution strategies considering legal exposure, costs, and business implications

• Oversee and manage litigation, arbitration, small claims, lawsuits, and other disputes

• Develop and implement litigation strategies, including decisions on defense, pursuit, settlement, or resolution

• Directly manage litigation and arbitration as appropriate, while selectively engaging outside counsel

• Maintain accountability for litigation strategy, objectives, deadlines, outcomes, and legal expenditures

• Serve as the main legal advisor to executive leadership and business teams

• Conduct legal research and provide written or verbal recommendations

• Assist with other legal and business projects as required

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• Preference for multiple state bar admissions, particularly in Florida, Oregon, and Texas

• Approximately 8+ years of legal experience preferred, including significant experience as a corporate generalist

• Strong preference for prior in-house experience

• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and business agreements

• Experience in consumer-facing sectors, e-commerce, automotive vehicle sales, dealerships, auctions, marketplaces, technology, or other regulated industries is preferred

• Familiarity with DMV, dealer licensing, title, or related automotive regulatory matters is advantageous

• Experience in managing customer disputes, regulatory complaints, litigation, arbitration, and collaboration with outside counsel

• Strong business judgment with the ability to assess both legal and commercial risks

• Proficient in analyzing issues independently, making strategic recommendations, and owning outcomes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Practical, self-driven, and comfortable working autonomously

• Hands-on approach with a willingness to draft documents, conduct research, and manage daily legal matters

• Willingness to travel occasionally as required

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan with company matching contributions

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Opportunities for professional development and growth