Litigation and Compliance Counsel / Attorney - Remote

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. • Remote (Calabasas, CA, US) • $155.70k - $233.70k / year • 2m ago

The Litigation and Compliance Counsel (attorney, lawyer) handles non-employment litigation matters and provides various business units (Product Compliance, Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Marketing, Facilities/Real Estate, Store Operations) with strategic advice and legal counsel regarding potential legal issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide practical and proactive legal advice and day-to-day support for cross-functional business partners on a broad range of topics including product safety and compliance (including compliance with CPSC, NHTSA, and other agency standards in addition to voluntary industry standards), marketing compliance (including comparative advertising, pricing issues, membership, and other marketing statements), retail store ADA and license and permitting compliance, and other compliance issues that may arise in a retail setting.
Respond to and manage informal complaints from customers or competitors regarding sales and marketing practices.
Respond to demands and manage outside counsel for non-employment litigation, including class actions, Prop. 65, ADA claims, landlord/tenant litigation, IP litigation, among others.
Work with outside counsel regarding agency reporting and recalls relating to product safety and compliance.
Manage discovery obligations and responses by collaborating with litigation paralegals to provide outside counsel with potentially relevant documents for litigation matters.
Manage tracking of pending litigation matters, assigned outside counsel, case status, and potential exposure.
Represent the company in mediations, depositions, and court, as needed.
Keep informed of relevant regulations and case law and assist in advising the company on strategic, business-oriented compliance guidance.
Additional duties as assigned by management.

Scope

Staff supervision and development: No
Decision making:
Creates and develops policy and resolves problems
Travel: Up to 10%
Flex Designation: Remote from anywhere within the continental United States

Requirements

Education and Experience
Education Requirements

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school and license to practice in one of the 48 contiguous states is required.

Years of Experience

5-8 years’ litigation or compliance experience with top law firm or similar role in-house with established company.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of litigation, product and marketing compliance issues, and related advice in a business setting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
Active listener who strives to help the business reach the right answer to complex questions consistent with Harbor Freight's core values
Multi-state and International experience a plus.
High level of computer skills.
Ability to work in high volume high paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills, able to take direction and resolve issues independently.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, detail oriented, exceptional follow up skills and able to meet deadlines.
Prefer top tier credentials.

Physical Requirements

Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to:
Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $155,700 – $233,700 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.