General Counsel

AutoBidMaster

. Serve as AutoBidMaster’s primary in-house legal advisor .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal strategy, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on corporate governance and risk management. Proven ability to provide legal guidance for business initiatives and manage litigation effectively.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State Bar8+ Years Of Legal ExperienceStrong Experience Drafting And Negotiating Commercial ContractsIn-House Legal Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLitigation ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLegal ResearchDispute ResolutionCorporate GovernanceRisk AssessmentE-Commerce LawConsumer Protection Law

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Business JudgmentHighly OrganizedSelf-Motivated

Industry Keywords

Corporate GeneralistDMV RegulationsDealer LicensingAutomotive Regulatory MattersConsumer-Facing BusinessesE-CommerceCommercial TransactionsBusiness AgreementsLitigation StrategyExecutive Leadership Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as AutoBidMaster’s primary in-house legal advisor
Own the company’s legal strategy and drive legal matters through resolution
Oversee Terms & Conditions, customer agreements, e-commerce disclosures, sales documentation, and other transaction-related legal materials
Lead legal strategy for commercial transactions, contracting, and business risk
Advise executive leadership on transactions, contractual rights and obligations, risk allocation, and commercial decisions
Provide legal guidance for new products, services, partnerships, and business initiatives
Establish contracting standards, templates, and processes
Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, partner, technology, service, and insurance contracts
Manage DMV, dealer licensing, consumer protection, and state and federal regulatory requirements
Manage licenses, registrations, corporate filings, entity compliance, corporate entities, resolutions, and corporate documents
Monitor regulatory developments and recommend process, policy, and documentation changes
Resolve escalated customer complaints and disputes
Respond to complaints involving governmental agencies, regulators, consumer organizations, and third parties
Recommend dispute resolution strategies based on legal exposure, cost, and business considerations
Own and manage litigation, arbitration, small claims, lawsuits, and other disputes
Develop and execute litigation strategy, including decisions to defend, pursue, settle, or otherwise resolve matters
Handle litigation and arbitration directly when appropriate and selectively use outside counsel
Maintain ownership of litigation strategy, objectives, deadlines, outcomes, and legal spending
Serve as primary legal advisor to executive leadership and business teams
Conduct legal research and provide written or verbal recommendations
Support other legal and business projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Multiple state bar admissions are preferred, particularly Florida, Oregon, and Texas
Approximately 8+ years of legal experience preferred, including meaningful experience as a corporate generalist
Prior in-house experience is strongly preferred
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and business agreements
Experience with consumer-facing, e-commerce, automotive vehicle sales, dealerships, auctions, marketplaces, technology, or other regulated businesses is preferred
Experience with DMV, dealer licensing, title, or related automotive regulatory matters is a plus
Experience managing customer disputes, regulatory complaints, litigation, arbitration, and outside counsel
Strong business judgment and ability to evaluate both legal and commercial risk
Ability to analyze issues independently, make strategic recommendations, and take ownership of outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Practical, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
Hands-on approach and willingness to personally draft documents, conduct research, and manage day-to-day legal matters
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed