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Assistant General Counsel
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Asbury Automotive Group
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
The Assistant General Counsel – Contracts & Transactions provides legal advice and services in the areas of commercial contracts, real estate and environmental matters, construction issues, intellectual property, as well as general contracts support on a broad range of commercial agreements on a companywide basis. The position supports the General Counsel; VP, Associate General Counsel – Transactions; executive management; various department heads; and field personnel, as well as directs and manages outside counsel as required.
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide legal support to all DSC departments and the field on contract drafting, review, interpretation, and negotiation, including but not limited to technology contracts; software licensing agreements; data privacy & security agreements; IT services/consulting agreements; equipment & supplier agreements; hotel/event agreements; marketing/advertising/sponsorship agreements; lending agreements; franchise agreements; and government contracts
Provide legal support to Real Estate Team for new purchase/sale/lease transactions (also including environmental, land use and zoning aspects)
Provide legal support to Real Estate Team on issues with existing properties (landlord/tenant, eminent domain, easements, tax, etc.)
Provide legal support to Construction Team on construction contracts and related issues
Provide legal support on F&I products and automotive dealer agreements
Provide legal support for IP infringement claims, both initiated and received (send C&D letters and evaluate and respond to C&D letters received from various patent trolls and competitors)
Maintain the company’s IP portfolio (initiate new USPTO filings where needed, track relevant deadlines for existing marks, coordinate internal evaluation of renewals)
Provide support to Internal Audit and Risk Management on audit, risk and compliance related matters
Required Skills/Abilities
A minimum of 7+ years of legal practice focused on a broad range of commercial agreements (including but not limited to real estate, leasing and construction transactions and related environmental, land use & zoning issues)
Superior contract drafting & negotiating skills and experience drafting a wide range of contracts is required
Intellectual property experience preferred
Experience in the automotive sector (or a related sector with strong manufacturer dynamics) is an asset
In‑house experience a plus, but not required
Strong business acumen, customer/business partner focus and leadership presence
Strong intellectual capacity and work ethic along with a high personal standard of excellence
Enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills and process improvement focus
Experience dealing with a wide range of legal issues
Resourceful and results‑oriented
Experience managing outside counsel to obtain legal advice in cost effective manner
Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage detail
Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
Proficiency with:
Word
Excel
Legal Tracker (Serengeti)
CSC Entity Management Database
Sharepoint
Education & Experience
A Juris Doctor degree from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and in undergraduate studies.
Member in good standing of any U.S. state (or D.C.) bar
Pay and Recognition:
Weekly pay
Paid holidays & paid time off
Paid training
Stock Awards (select management and front‑line team member’s eligible)
Insurance / Retirement:
Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
Health savings
Flex spending accounts (tax free)
Short‑term and Long‑term disability plans
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
401k with company match
Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:
Digital career path tool to assist with career development
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:
Student loan relief resources
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Retail Motor Vehicles
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Assistant General Counsel
role at
Asbury Automotive Group
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
The Assistant General Counsel – Contracts & Transactions provides legal advice and services in the areas of commercial contracts, real estate and environmental matters, construction issues, intellectual property, as well as general contracts support on a broad range of commercial agreements on a companywide basis. The position supports the General Counsel; VP, Associate General Counsel – Transactions; executive management; various department heads; and field personnel, as well as directs and manages outside counsel as required.
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide legal support to all DSC departments and the field on contract drafting, review, interpretation, and negotiation, including but not limited to technology contracts; software licensing agreements; data privacy & security agreements; IT services/consulting agreements; equipment & supplier agreements; hotel/event agreements; marketing/advertising/sponsorship agreements; lending agreements; franchise agreements; and government contracts
Provide legal support to Real Estate Team for new purchase/sale/lease transactions (also including environmental, land use and zoning aspects)
Provide legal support to Real Estate Team on issues with existing properties (landlord/tenant, eminent domain, easements, tax, etc.)
Provide legal support to Construction Team on construction contracts and related issues
Provide legal support on F&I products and automotive dealer agreements
Provide legal support for IP infringement claims, both initiated and received (send C&D letters and evaluate and respond to C&D letters received from various patent trolls and competitors)
Maintain the company’s IP portfolio (initiate new USPTO filings where needed, track relevant deadlines for existing marks, coordinate internal evaluation of renewals)
Provide support to Internal Audit and Risk Management on audit, risk and compliance related matters
Required Skills/Abilities
A minimum of 7+ years of legal practice focused on a broad range of commercial agreements (including but not limited to real estate, leasing and construction transactions and related environmental, land use & zoning issues)
Superior contract drafting & negotiating skills and experience drafting a wide range of contracts is required
Intellectual property experience preferred
Experience in the automotive sector (or a related sector with strong manufacturer dynamics) is an asset
In‑house experience a plus, but not required
Strong business acumen, customer/business partner focus and leadership presence
Strong intellectual capacity and work ethic along with a high personal standard of excellence
Enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills and process improvement focus
Experience dealing with a wide range of legal issues
Resourceful and results‑oriented
Experience managing outside counsel to obtain legal advice in cost effective manner
Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage detail
Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
Proficiency with:
Word
Excel
Legal Tracker (Serengeti)
CSC Entity Management Database
Sharepoint
Education & Experience
A Juris Doctor degree from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and in undergraduate studies.
Member in good standing of any U.S. state (or D.C.) bar
Pay and Recognition:
Weekly pay
Paid holidays & paid time off
Paid training
Stock Awards (select management and front‑line team member’s eligible)
Insurance / Retirement:
Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
Health savings
Flex spending accounts (tax free)
Short‑term and Long‑term disability plans
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
401k with company match
Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:
Digital career path tool to assist with career development
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:
Student loan relief resources
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Retail Motor Vehicles
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