What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Counsel, Inventory Solutions position at Cox?
Cox Enterprises is currently looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel, Inventory Solutions to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia.The Role : The Senior Corporate Counsel, Inventory Solutions serves as a legal partner for Cox Automotive’s Inventory Solutions group, which includes Manheim Auctions and its logistics business units (Ready Logistics and Central Dispatch). The Senior Corporate Counsel, Inventory Solutions is responsible for providing expert and strategic legal advice to executives and business leaders and for supporting collaboration across multiple business groups, jurisdictions and practice areas to ensure a seamless experience for internal and external clients in a way that optimizes Cox Automotive’s risk profile. In addition, they are responsible for assisting the Associate General Counsel, Inventory Solutions with executing legal strategy for the Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions group.The qualified candidate must be able to address a wide range of corporate, transactional, and commercial matters that affect day-to-day business operations, including drafting, negotiating, and interpreting commercial contracts, advising on product strategy, collaborating with various Centers of Excellence (litigation, compliance, labor and employment, intellectual property, etc.), and offering support to the business on pre-litigation and industry arbitration claims. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial contracts, general corporate matters, and counseling executives and business leaders across a wide range of subjects.The position involves regular interaction with the General Counsel, VP Legal Operations, and senior company executives, as well as collaboration with executive leaders from the Inventory Solutions group.Responsibilities : Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to the Inventory Solutions group and its subsidiaries, business units, and partners on a broad range of day-to-day operational legal topics, including commercial transactions and contract negotiations, product strategy / development, operational efficiencies, compliance and general business matters.Work with multiple groups and business partners on the development of strategies that support business development and commercial plans, with particular focus on the largest customers and partners.Serve as primary counsel for and partner with senior leadership from the Inventory Solutions team to provide key strategic advice on significant projects and business activity, including existing and new customer / partner relationships and business initiatives, and to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues presented in contract negotiations.Serve as a strategic partner to drive results for the Inventory Solutions group and identify legal and process improvements to create value, eliminate cost and waste, and mitigate risk.Advise and / or represent members of the Inventory Solutions group to regulatory boards and other authorities.Efficiently prioritize competing business and legal interests, while providing support to a wide range of business partners.Interpret laws, rulings, regulations, and industry standards, and advise the Inventory Solutions group, accordingly, including research and analysis of emerging legal matters and advice and support for policies and regulatory compliance.Review, advise on, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including contracts covering auction consignment, vehicle reconditioning, vehicle and fleet marshalling, master services agreements, digital private store marketplaces, professional services, transport logistics, and terms and conditions and other marketplace policies.Review and advise on new products and product enhancements with the Inventory Solutions group.Establish and maintain a detailed knowledge of the Cox Automotive products and of the commercial and technology development strategies of the Inventory Solutions team.Coordinate with subject matter legal experts and other in-house attorneys supporting other solutions groups to ensure efficient delivery of legal services while providing leadership to sales teams and to product groups as assigned by the Associate General Counsel, Inventory Solutions.Responsible for identifying and helping to address difficult issues, developing and evaluating alternatives, providing advice and implementing solutions in the context of complex and significant transactions that often have company-wide impact.Assist and guide the development, implementation and deployment of forms, procedures, policies and playbooks designed to create operational efficiencies in contract and product review, while protecting the interests of Cox Automotive.Assist with M&A due diligence reviews, regulatory filings and compliance matters relating to the Inventory Solutions group.Develop strong relationships with internal contacts, including, but not limited to : other in-house attorneys, Security, Risk Management, Finance, and other appropriate departments to ensure high service level and anticipate special needs.Responsible for effectively managing external advisers.Qualifications : Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one state.5 years of legal experience.Ability to partner with subject matter experts and other in-house attorneys to provide a seamless experience to internal clients in addressing and resolving legal issues.Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels in the company and explain complex technical and legal issues in a succinct and clear manner.Business-minded attorney with strong initiative and excellent project management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work well both independently and as part of a highly collaborative and international team, in a fast-paced cross-cultural environment.A focus on client needs with a commitment to timing, quality and client service.Preferred Qualifications : Mix of law firm and in-house experience.Experience in the automobile industry (including working with OEMs) and / or the financial services industry.Experience and expertise in providing legal counsel for the provision of both fee-based and subscription-based products and services.#J-18808-Ljbffr
