Counsel (Litigation/Sales Finance)

Location(s): Dallas, TX
Job Schedule: Full-time
Degree Level: JD degree from ABA accredited law school; member in good standing of bar in state of practice and eligibility to become licensed or to register as In-House Counsel in Texas

Sponsorship: No

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We are currently looking for a Counsel to join our team in Dallas, TX!

Job Summary

Provide decisive day-to-day legal counseling and advice across the enterprise, with an emphasis on the defense of litigation in consumer matters at NMAC. The Counsel will play a key role in representing the company’s interests through management of an active litigation docket, coordinating with other members of Legal, Compliance, and other key internal stakeholders.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage a docket of consumer litigation matters, from pre-filing through post-judgment and appeal

• Manage other matters as may be assigned, including class action, commercial, collections, and replevin cases.

• Interface with dealers concerning the resolution of disputes

• Advise on relevant industry, legal, and regulatory developments, including emerging trends and potential impacts

• Coordinate with internal parties as needed to resolve disputes, including advice concerning consumers and dealers in workout

• Work closely with internal business partners to understand their perspectives, processes, applications, projects and technologies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices

• Represent Nissan in claims, litigation and investigations arising out of various consumer and commercial financing transactions and before third parties in connection with such matters

• Create and present training for business clients on various legal matters

• Manage outside counsel, including by defining scope of engagement and supervising day-to-day activities

• Establishing and managing budgets for matters within assigned area of responsibility

• Collaborate with fellow attorneys, paralegals, support staff and clients on projects, including representatives from the Company’s regional business & legal departments across the globe and in varying time zones.

• As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative

• Provide corporate governance support as assistant corporate secretary as may be requested by the General Counsel and Board of Directors

Who We’re Looking for:

• Experience managing litigation, including in the consumer, commercial, financial services, intellectual property, contract, and regulatory contexts

• Experience with arbitration, including enforcement of agreements to arbitrate

• Experience managing regulatory investigations, internal investigations, and document and testimonial discovery

• Experience managing and responding to subpoenas

• Experience in pursuing affirmative claims on behalf of the Company, including demand for payment under contracts with third parties and collections on outstanding judgments.

• Experience advising on workout scenarios, including with consumers and distressed dealer

• Experience managing outside counsel and a team of paralegals. Experience setting and meeting budgets

• Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of correspondence and contracts concerning litigation matters, including settlement agreements

• Familiarity with consumer and commercial lending laws, including but not limited to FCRA, ECOA/Reg B, TILA/Reg Z, CCPA, GLBA/Reg P/Privacy, Fair Lending, UDAAP, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, SCRA, FCRA, FDCPA.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly developed business and technical acumen to understand our business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings.

• Excellent legal research and writing skills; attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership

• Be highly proactive, accountable, team-oriented, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional/cross-cultural business environment.

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with legal matter management and billing systems

Years of Experience:

• 3+ years of litigation experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house at a company that both brought and defended itself in disputes. Prior in-house and/or automotive experience is a plus.

Education:

• JD degree from ABA accredited law school; member in good standing of bar in state of practice and eligibility to become licensed or to register as In-House Counsel in Texas

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Counsel at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.                                                                                                                   

Be where you need to be: Feel empowered at work with our "Be where you need to be" approach to work based on your role. This offers a realistic, modern approach to work based on the expectation for the position.                                                                                   

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

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People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.