[Hiring] Litigation Counsel @Mazda Motor Corporation

Role Description

The Counsel - Litigation serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter resource for a portfolio of consumer claims, warranty disputes, mediations, and litigation matters, including matters arising under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The role is responsible for assessing legal and business risks, developing litigation and resolution strategies, directing outside counsel, and providing legal guidance to business stakeholders on matters that may impact the organization financially, operationally, and reputationally. The role works closely with cross-functional partners, including consumer experience, technical, quality, warranty, and regional operations teams, as well as outside counsel, to investigate claims, develop defense strategies, assess risk, and achieve effective and efficient resolutions. The position partners with outside counsel throughout all phases of assigned matters and provides legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders on consumer dispute and litigation-related issues.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, including litigation, dispute resolution, or consumer protection matters required
• In-house legal experience working as an attorney within the automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products industry preferred
• Experience handling consumer litigation, warranty, and lemon law matters preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) Required
• California State Bar Membership (Active) - State Bar of California Required

Requirements

• Independently manage a portfolio of consumer litigation, warranty, and lemon law matters
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to internal partners
• Provide training for different business units and dealerships
• Attend mediations and trials
• Evaluate legal and business risks associated with assigned matters
• Direct and oversee outside counsel on assigned matters
• Monitor litigation trends, claim outcomes, settlement activity, and emerging legal developments
• Review and approve litigation budgets, invoices, and case strategies
• Prepare case status updates, risk assessments, and reporting summaries
• Support preservation, collection, and review of documents and information relevant to litigation matters
• Identify trends and recurring issues arising from consumer claims and litigation activity
• Handle other litigation, dispute resolution, and legal matters as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
• Learn more about MNAO’s comprehensive benefits package here

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while ensuring consultation with management
• Great time management skills
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and service orientation
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A strong sense of curiosity and desire for continuous process improvement
• Empathy and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Ability to assess legal risk and provide practical recommendations
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Seeing/Observing: Constantly

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