Provides in-house legal support through commercial contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory and privacy compliance, real estate transactions, risk management, and corporate governance. Partners with business units and executives to deliver practical legal solutions, implement policies, respond to subpoenas and regulatory requests, and use AI and contract lifecycle management technologies to improve legal workflows.
Galpin Motors is looking for an in-house Attorney to join our team!
This is a great opportunity to join the legal team for an automotive industry leader! We are looking fora dynamic, full-time attorney with at least 5 years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and corporate compliance to join our collaborative Legal Team. As a key partner to our business units, you will protect the organization while helping drive practical business solutions. Experience in the automotive, franchise, or retail sectors is highly valued and considered a significant plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Modern Contract Management: Review, negotiate, and revise a wide variety of commercial contracts in collaboration with business units, HR, compliance, sales, and executive management. Embrace and utilize emerging legal AI and contract lifecycle management (CLM) technologies to optimize workflows and accelerate review times.
- Regulatory & Data Compliance: Provide legal support on regulatory compliance matters, including corporate policy development, privacy regulations, responding to subpoenas, and handling regulatory requests.
- Real Estate Transactions: Assist with legal matters related to dealership property and real estate, including drafting and reviewing leasing and transaction documents.
- Proactive Risk Management: Stay ahead of industry-specific regulations and legal trends, designing and implementing practical risk management strategies to protect the organization.
- Corporate Governance: Draft and review corporate documentation to ensure compliance and strict alignment with overarching business objectives.
Qualifications
- Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Active admission to the California State Bar (or qualified to register as California In-House Counsel).
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with corporate in-house experience.
- Proven track record in contract negotiation, drafting, and compliance policy implementation.
- Familiarity with consumer privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and regulations applicable to the automotive, dealership, or retail sectors is highly desirable.
Skills & Tech-Forward Mindset:
- AI Proficiency: Comfort with, interest in, and proficiency using fast-evolving AI tools and technologies to improve legal research, drafting efficiency, and operational accuracy.
- Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal business stakeholders.
- Execution: Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
- Mindset: A creative, practical, and solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges with a strong client-service mindset.
- Competitive compensation
- Full Benefits after 30 days of employment including Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401k plan with match
- Paid vacation
- Life insurance
- Employee vehicle purchase program
At Galpin, we believe that a diverse workforce is a strength to be celebrated. We value the unique contributions that you can bring to our team in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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