Senior Counsel, Automotive Dealer Franchise and Regulatory Compliance

Subaru of America - Camden, NJ

Hiring: Senior Counsel, Automotive Dealer Franchise and Regulatory Compliance Company: Subaru of America Location: Camden, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:31:42 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly) •Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays] Required Skills: •FRANCHISE LAW COUNSELING: Advises retailer development team and regional / zone staff on state motor vehicle franchise laws, including those governing buy/sells, open points, relocations, terminations, non-renewal, warranty reimbursement, and market actions. Works to find strategic solutions to retailer issues. •FRANCHISE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Manages franchise disputes, including administrative protests before state motor vehicle boards, mediations, arbitrations, and related litigation. Manages outside counsel and attends hearings as needed. •GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Partners with government relations colleagues, industry trade associations, and outside counsel regarding federal and state legislative and executive agency matters. Participates in industry trade association committee meetings and reviews association's draft statements, legal briefs, and submissions to government entities. •Assists with other legal matters as needed and provides cross-functional support to other attorneys and practice areas to help meet department and business needs. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as business judgment, agility, and problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results. •Demonstrated capacity to manage complex issues in a cross-cultural business environment. •Team-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative approach, and ability to provide cross-functional integration. •Admission to Bar of at least one (1) state and In-House Bar of New Jersey, Upon Hire Qualifications: •Master's Degree Juris Doctorate from American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school required. 10-12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in an in-house legal department, law firm, or government practice required Compensation: •$185,000 - $230,000 / year •Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!