Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it references a leading motor vehicle company as the client and describes the role as a secondment contract.
Job overview
The Regulatory Counsel role involves consulting with automotive safety and product development teams to ensure compliance with NHTSA and company guidelines, impacting vehicle safety and regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes attending meetings to review vehicle program actions, advising on regulatory risks, drafting communications to stakeholders and government agencies, reviewing advertising for compliance, and managing legal assistants.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $100-$115 per hour ($200,000-$230,000 annualized) with benefits including vision, medical, dental, and 401k plans mostly covered by the employer.
Experience and skills
Requires at least 5 years of legal experience focused on product litigation and regulatory compliance, strong writing and communication skills, knowledge of NHTSA regulations, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Work environment and culture
The role is fully remote, indicating a flexible work environment with a focus on regulatory compliance in the automotive industry.
Company information
The client is a leading motor vehicle company focused on safety and compliance with NHTSA regulations.
Team overview
The Regulatory Counsel will work closely with the Automotive Safety Office, Product Development teams, Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service divisions, and will supervise legal assistants.
Job location and travel
This is a fully remote position based in the United States.
Unique job features
This is a 6-month full-time contract role with a high level of responsibility in regulatory compliance and direct interaction with government agencies like NHTSA.
Company overview
Legal.io is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for legal professionals, offering tools for managing legal work, networking, and career development. They generate revenue through subscription fees for their software services and by connecting legal professionals with job opportunities and clients. Founded in 2015, Legal.io has grown by leveraging technology to streamline legal processes and support the professional growth of lawyers and legal experts.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 5+ years of legal experience focusing on product litigation and regulatory compliance, especially with NHTSA regulations and the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Emphasize your strong writing skills, particularly persuasive writing, and your ability to draft and edit communications for customers, dealers, and government agencies as described in the job.
Showcase your experience working cross-functionally with product development, marketing, and safety teams, as well as your project management and multitasking abilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Legal.io's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this remote, full-time contract role.
Connect with current Legal.io employees in the legal or regulatory divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like asking about their experience working remotely or how Legal.io integrates legal counsel with automotive safety teams.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'NHTSA,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'product litigation,' 'client counseling,' 'legal drafting,' and 'project management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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