🚀 Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel – Kia America

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Overview

Kia provides competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan matching, paid time off, company lease and purchase programs, holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

General Summary

The Associate Counsel is responsible for providing in‑house legal advice and services relating to vehicle warranty (lemon law) claims and advising the Company’s Customer Care team to enhance the ownership experience for Kia customers. The Associate Counsel will assist senior attorneys with product liability, regulatory and legislative matters and handle general internal advice and litigation in non‑warranty areas as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services related to vehicle warranty (lemon law) claims and collaborate with the Customer Care team to enhance the ownership experience to Kia customers. (70%)
• Assist senior attorneys with product liability, regulatory and legislative matters. (15%)
• Handle general internal advice and litigation in non‑warranty areas as needed. (15%)

Qualifications / Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Admitted to the California State Bar.

Job Requirement – Related Experience

• 5‑7 years top‑tier law firm or in‑house experience preferred.
• Experience in automotive warranty, product liability, and e‑discovery areas preferred.
• Technical or engineering background or training preferred.

Specialized Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrate managerial, organizational, and interpersonal communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to create timely and insightful executive reports and analysis.
• Mastery of standard office software (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn other company software systems.

Competencies

• Care for People
• Chase Excellence Every Day
• Dare to Push Boundaries
• Empower People to Act
• Move Further Together

Pay Range

$151,913 ~ $212,591

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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