In-House General Counsel

Ox Car Care is a privately owned auto warranty group. Our goal is to be the best and biggest warranty company in the US while practicing honest and fair business ethics. Since inception, Ox has been the fastest growing warranty company in the country. In 2015 Ox started out by selling contracts; the company has expanded into an admin company, adjudicating its own claims. Ox is in the process of owning all of its policies through its reinsurance company.

Our headquarters is located in the heart of Irvine, CA. We also have offices in Missouri and Florida. Our culture is fast-paced, results-driven, ethical, and filled with an open-minded team.

We are looking for an in-house General Counsel (GC) to join our team. The GC will report to the CEO and will assist with case planning, development, and management, legal research. The GC will gather facts, retrieve information, draft and analyze legal documents, and collect / compile / utilize technical information to make recommendations, plus more.

As the company continues to expand, we are looking to remain in compliance while making informed business decisions in a timely, professional manner.

Please note: This position is on-site in our Irvine office and not a work-remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day operation of the compliance of the company.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop corrective action plans for resolution of any identified issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Management of exams and licensing for the company.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure compliance issues are addressed, investigated, resolved and once resolved, continually adhered to in practice.
• Respond to state/federal agency inquiries and complaints.
• Advise management as to changes in applicable laws and regulations, and the effect of those changes on company practices.
• Develop, maintain, and/or revise policies and procedures related to the general operation of the company.
• Work with Human Resources to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all compliance programs and activities as they relate to the company’s needs.
• Work cross-functionally to support sales, marketing, and leadership team to identify and mitigate potential risks related to trademarks, branding, and other commercial related issues.
• Identify, research, analyze, and advise teams on a wide range of relevant legal topics, such as intellectual property, consumer rights and protections, marketing, and data ownership.
• Drafts legal documents, formal discovery requests, notices, interrogatories, motions and summaries of depositions.
• The GC may perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.

ABOUT YOU

• Highly organized, detail-oriented disposition
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you wear several hats
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Capacity to prioritize projects, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Out of the box thinker with thick skin
• Possess strong business acumen and exceptional judgment.
• Desire to contribute to the growth of a dynamic business.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctorate (JD).
• A minimum of two (2) years in Employment law.
• Workers' Compensation experience preferred.
• Solid background in contract law and litigation.
• Previous experience with warranty / insurance / contracts.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

License/Certification: California Bar License (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm

Work Location: In person (Irvine, CA). This is NOT a remote position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Employment & labor law: 2 years (Required)
• Workers' compensation law: 2 years (Required)
• Contracts: 2 years (Required)
• Litigation: 2 years (Required)
• Legal research: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person