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Senior Corporate Counsel

United Auto Credit Corporation
United Auto Credit Corporation Salary
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025

Summary

As Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Litigation, you will play a key role in supporting Vroom as a public company and its subsidiary operating entities. Your primary areas of focus will include SEC filings, Nasdaq compliance, corporate governance, corporate transactions, general corporate law, and contract negotiation and review. Also, because we are a small legal team, we need a team player who is flexible and relishes the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and help cover the broad range of day-to-day legal needs of the organization, including dispute resolution and risk management. There is an amazing opportunity to learn and grow in this role.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare SEC filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Reports, and other SEC-related documents and assist in Nasdaq compliance
  • Assist with Vroom corporate governance, including Board and committee processes
  • Assist with public company communications, including press releases and investor presentations
  • Manage all aspects of subsidiary governance, including maintaining and updating corporate governance documents for Vroom’s subsidiaries
  • Assist with other general corporate matters, including entity formation and management, contract review and administration, vendor relationships, licensing, and intercompany arrangements
  • Work on capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings, and other financing transactions
  • Work on M&A, joint ventures and other strategic corporate transactions, should they arise
  • Assist in managing the company’s outside counsel on litigation matters
  • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription, technology, vendor and strategic partnership agreements
  • Supervise corporate paralegal

Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing the day-to-day legal needs of the organization
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks associated with a broad range of business activities and proposed courses of action
  • Work closely with other members of the legal team, as well as cross-functional teams, to achieve strategic objectives, manage legal risks effectively, and effect resolution among all parties
  • Assist with the development of form agreements and standard template language for contract playbooks
  • Keep abreast of legal developments, trends and best practices relevant to the company’s business
  • Key Competencies

    Candidates for this role must display exceptional professional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact and collaborate with attorneys, management, business colleagues, and outside parties. We seek someone who can work independently but also be highly collaborative and a team player.

    Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Member in good standing of the bar, preferably in TX, but not required.
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience
  • Both law firm and in-house experience required
  • Knowledge of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
  • Hands-on experience with SEC filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Reports, and other SEC-related documents
  • Experience with financing, capital markets and other corporate transactions
  • Experience with corporate governance; experience with subsidiary governance preferred
  • Skilled at developing pragmatic, business oriented, approaches to legal challenges
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn new areas of law and regulation
  • A team player mindset, pitching in wherever needed
  • Ability to multitask, work independently and carry out important projects with limited oversight
  • Ability to work collaboratively and provide strategic legal advice in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience with consumer finance regulations, especially in the auto industry
  • Experience with M&A, joint venture or other strategic transactions
  • Experience with drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and technology-related agreements
  • Litigation, regulatory compliance or other general counsel experience indicating versatility and a readiness to engage on a wide variety of legal matters
  • Location

    Prefer TX-based, but not required. The workplace is remote, but occasional travel to in-person events is expected.

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