Counsel II; Sr. Principal

$154,800 - $232,100/Yr

American Honda Finance Corporation - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Torrance, CA

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Counsel II; Sr. Principal role at Honda involves providing sophisticated legal advice and counseling primarily in regulatory risk and compliance matters. This position supports business initiatives, ensures compliance with laws, and handles litigation for American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) and its subsidiaries. The role requires developing legal strategies, analyzing policies, and providing legal education to various Honda entities, all while maintaining a focus on timely and cost-effective legal support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on regulatory risk and compliance matters.
• Develop legal strategies to support business initiatives, including consumer privacy and policies.
• Ensure compliance with laws and address specific legal questions from AHFC offices nationwide.
• Advise on litigation and manage regulatory compliance issues related to AHFC operations.
• Analyze and review policies and procedures, applying expertise in state and federal law.
• Retain and supervise outside counsel for legal research and administrative hearings.
• Provide legal education and training to various Honda entities.

Requirements

• Juris doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and member in good standing of the bar of the state where practicing.
• California state bar admittance.
• 7-10 years in a major law firm or similar in-house experience focusing on regulatory and compliance risk.
• Experience advising on contractual matters or litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and team motivation skills.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other relevant regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $124,000 - $186,000
• Annual Bonus
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Lifestyle Bonus
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs
• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Free drinks onsite