Senior Corporate Counsel - Fleet and Operations
Company: Hertz
Location: Naples
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The Senior Counsel, Fleet and Operations works closely with
various business and functional units on a broad range of matters
involving the acquisition and disposition of the company's vehicle
fleet. This position is full-time and based in Estero, FL. Subject
to business needs week-to-week, the position is staffed in the
office Monday through Thursday and works remotely on Fridays. The
position will support the company's financial success by providing
pragmatic, business focused and risk-based legal counsel and
guidance on a wide-array of commercial matters involving the
company's most significant physical asset - its fleet. This role
reports to the Vice President, Chief Counsel, Operations and will
have the opportunity to flex into supporting other legal work
associated with Hertz's day-to-day operations, particularly in the
Americas, over time. Key responsibilities include: Provide legal
support to the company's fleet procurement team. Involves
negotiating, drafting, reviewing and analyzing contracts for the
purchase of new and used vehicles - with major OEMs and through
used vehicle distribution channels. Provide legal support to the
company's fleet sales team, including for Hertz's retail automotive
sales channel. Advise on issues arising under state and federal
laws applicable to automotive purchases and sales. Mitigate legal
and financial contractual risks, ensuring fair, favorable, and
consistent terms across agreements. Counsel the business on
contract interpretation. Support business colleagues in resolving
pre-litigation contract disputes. Support the development and
improvement of contracting processes. Deliver business-oriented
legal counsel in a timely, positive, collaborative and constructive
manner. Assist with other matters as needed. Be a vocal advocate
and champion for Hertz's culture of adhering to strong ethical
standards. Requirements: J.D. with strong academic credentials.
Required to be admitted to the bar and in good standing in Florida
or admitted to the bar and in good standing in another state and
eligible for limited licensure of in-house counsel in Florida. 8 -
10 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or
corporate law department. Direct experience with the automotive or
rental car industry preferred. The ideal candidate will exhibit the
following characteristics: Excellent oral and written communication
skills; able to effectively explain complex legal issues to
non-lawyers. A self-starter; must possess discipline to
independently follow up on matters and to work in a fast-paced
environment with a high level of autonomy. Must be well organized,
detail oriented, and able to manage numerous projects and
conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to
cooperatively work with Hertz's management, colleagues in the legal
department, and outside counsel. Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent business judgment and an ongoing curiosity about how
their work fits into the bigger picture. Exceptional customer
service skills. Ability to read, write, and fluently speak and
understand the English language. The Hertz Corporation operates the
Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in
approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout
North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation
is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental
companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the
world. US EEO STATEMENT At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a
culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to
promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless
variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our
employees invest in their work every day represent a significant
part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the
characteristics that make them unique. EOE, including
disability/veteran
Keywords: Hertz, Cape Coral , Senior Corporate Counsel - Fleet and Operations, Legal , Naples, Florida
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