Job Summary:
SUMMARY
Created with the car buying public in mind, United Auto Credit Corporation (UACC) has become a leader in the automotive finance industry with almost 30 years of helping shape better lives for our customers, employees, and dealer partners. We are seeking a bright and highly motivated attorney to join our legal team as Litigation Counsel. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the enterprise’s business objectives and well as defending and pursuing its legal interests. Your areas of focus will include litigation and escalated customer disputes, as well as supporting dealer compliance enforcement. Also, because we are a small legal team, we are seeking a flexible team player who relishes the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and cover the broad range of day-to-day legal needs of the organization. There is an amazing opportunity to learn and grow in this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage litigation matters, including oversight and collaboration with outside counsel, for UACC and its affiliates, Vroom and CarStory
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents, respond to discovery requests, and prepare for hearings, trials, and arbitrations
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks associated with business activities and proposed courses of action
- Work collaboratively with other members of the legal and compliance team, as well as cross-functional teams across the organization, to achieve strategic objectives, manage legal risks effectively, and effect resolution among all parties
- Keep abreast of legal developments, trends, and best practices relevant to the company’s business.
- Draft and review commercial agreements and other contracts
- Collaborate with and manage outside counsel where applicable
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the Texas bar
- Additional membership in good standing of the California bar is a plus
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Litigation experience required
- Both law firm and in-house experience preferred
- Ability to multitask, work independently and carry out important projects with limited oversight
- Experience with and understanding of the automotive or consumer finance industry is a plus
- Excellent business judgement and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to negotiate proactively and effectively with internal and external parties
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide clear and concise business-focused legal advice
- A team player mindset, pitching in wherever needed
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and a desire for learning new areas of law and regulation in a variety of jurisdictions
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity
United Auto Credit Corporation, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Vroom, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a work environment where all employees can find their drive. To do that, we champion a workplace where each and every person is treated with dignity and respect and is valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. We believe our values of SPEED (Service, Progress, Employees, Engagement, and Development) are best realized in an environment, whether physical or virtual, where every individual has the ability to bring their whole selves to work and contribute fully.
UACC maintains a working environment that encourages mutual respect and promotes harmonious and friendly relationships among employees. The company prohibits any form of employment discrimination or harassment against employees, applicants, or other protected persons in the workplace based on a protected characteristic(s), regardless of who the source is of such conduct. Protected characteristics include race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. This commitment to antidiscrimination and antiharassment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring.
UACC likewise provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants, employees, or other legally protected individuals in the workplace with a disability to enable them to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those of other employees, except if the accommodation would pose an undue hardship. The company also makes reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and practices.
UACC complies with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws relating to equal employment.
Other Things to Note
This posting is not intended to provide a comprehensive account of the duties and responsibilities that may be required of this position. Duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time, with or without notice.
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