Managing Counsel - Automotive Sales and Service
Managing Counsel - Automotive Sales and Service
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$ 180000 - 220000
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About the Job
Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc based in Culver City CA is a subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc headquartered in Tokyo Japan. As a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda SHM was established in Japan on September 28th 2022 with over 200 employees in Tokyo. Sony Honda Mobility of America situated in Culver City California was established in March 2023 where our dedicated team is working on introducing the electric vehicle AFEELA to the market. AFEELA embodies the essence of FEEL central to the mobility experience fostering an interactive relationship where people FEEL mobility as an intelligent entity and mobility reciprocates by FEELing people and society through sensing and network IT technologies. Our mission is to move people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity.
Position Summary
Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Counsel to join our legal team at our Culver City CA office on the Sony Pictures Studio lot. In this role you will provide strategic legal guidance on a wide range of transactional and compliance matters with a primary focus on advertising marketing data privacy and data security specifically within the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.
This position will play a key role in supporting SHMAs growth and expansion across the United States by ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advertising and marketing law commercial contracts and data privacy with a strong background in the automotive OEM and EV Startup industries. You will also advise on issues related to artificial intelligence and automotive industry regulations. This role requires the ability to work independently operate crossfunctionally and engage effectively with business stakeholders at all levels.
Job Responsibilities
- Draft review negotiate and interpret a wide range of commercial contracts including advertising consulting outsourcing licensing SaaS real estate leases and nondisclosure agreements.
- Prepare and maintain contract templates and provide compliance advice to support SHMAs advertising and marketing activities.
- Advise on data privacy and data security matters for product development marketing sales and service operations.
- Develop and implement data privacy and security policies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Respond to data subject requests and oversee the handling of sensitive information in line with legal requirements.
- Conduct data mapping and privacy impact assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Provide strategic advice on legal issues related to artificial intelligence including AI integration into SHMA products and services.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations applicable to the automotive industry.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise on the potential impact to business operations and compliance strategies.
- Manage and resolve disputes and litigation in collaboration with external counsel when necessary.
- Provide legal support for employmentrelated matters including labor law compliance and employee disputes.
- Advise senior leadership on corporate governance legal risks and operational challenges.
- Collaborate with internal teams including marketing product development and operations to align legal strategy with business objectives.
Qualifications for Position
Required
- JD degree from an ABAaccredited law school.
- 612 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or inhouse counsel role.
- Active member in good standing of the California State Bar or the ability to become registered as inhouse counsel.
- Extensive experience with advertising and marketing law including contract negotiation and compliance.
- Deep understanding of data privacy and security laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and GrammLeachBliley Act (GLBA).
- Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice in a fastpaced evolving business environment.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with a proactive businessfocused approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Preferred
- Experience with automotive and EV industry regulations and standards.
- Knowledge of legal issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
- Experience handling a broad range of commercial transactions including licensing outsourcing and SaaS agreements.
- Familiarity with connected car technology and regulatory challenges in the automotive sector.
- Japanese language proficiency or experience working with Japanese business culture.
Additional Details
- Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite at SHMAs Culver City CA office.
- Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support legal and business operations.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Working Policy
- Paid parental leave
- 401k Program
- Take What You Need time off policy with a minimum of 15 days off per year and holiday breaks
- Yearly bonuses (subject to eligibility)
- Company phone (subject to eligibility)
- Company swag
- A brand new laptop and monitor
- Special discounts on Sony products
- Learning and Development quarterly stipend
- More to come!
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $180000$220000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Sony Honda Mobility of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) gender national origin citizenship ancestry age physical or mental disability military status status as a veteran or disabled veteran sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or family status genetic information medical condition or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants
Sony Honda Mobility of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at Please indicate the position you are applying for.
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