Counsel I; Principal at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Torrance, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Disputes, Risk Management, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Customer Satisfaction, Relationship Building, Coaching, Decision-Making, Flexibility, Adaptability, Legal Knowledge

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose This role provides high-quality, sophisticated legal advice and proactive counselling on commercial and contract legal services, and commercial disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner for various Honda entities (including AHM, HDMA, HRI, HISV, and HRC). The Counsel will draft and negotiate moderate to complex agreements, provide recommendations on company products, advise on and revise relevant company policies and procedures, and retain and supervise outside counsel in the handling of research, legal advice, and contract review/negotiation, while managing risks by identifying and implementing countermeasures. Key Accountabilities General Contracts advice and negotiation: Provide high-quality commercial contract advice, negotiation, and review in a timely and cost-effective manner, to enable the applicable Honda divisions to meet legal obligations and reduce risk for moderate to complex contracts. Projects: Execute assigned projects to make sure that they are completed competently within the set deadlines and budget. Commercial Disputes: Work with and support commercial disputes for applicable Honda entities. Manage applicable outside counsel and expert fees to reach the best long-term solution for Honda in moderate to complex matters. Knowledge management: Follow changes in all relevant laws and regulations, and in contracting best practices, and exchange and share knowledge within the applicable Honda entity/division/department, as well as train Honda associates in legal best practices, to improve the awareness, quality, and effectiveness of the legal function. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school California bar admittance 5+ years of experience as an attorney in relevant/related areas, preferably including in-house experience Good knowledge of Commercial, Contracts, and Regulatory legal practice areas Strong experience in working with a team Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong leadership abilities, able to motivate team, problem-solving, strategic thinking, customer satisfaction, building relationships, coaching, decision-making, risk analysis, flexibility/adaptability, patience, listening, risk taking, focusing on achieving results, and supporting others to achieve results, legal/technical knowledge. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Responsibilities

The Counsel I; Principal role provides high-quality legal advice and proactive counseling on commercial and contract legal services for various Honda entities. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements, managing commercial disputes, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.