Counsel I; Sr. Principal (101462)
Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit: BU Law & Intellectual Property
Department: DEP PL & Asbestos
Division: Litigation
Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location
Shift: 1st
Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20%
Career Level: 6
Job Grade: Exempt-IC1
Salary Range: $131,400.00 - $197,100.00
Job Purpose
Drives effective legal strategy for warranty litigation matters, with a primary focus on California, to reduce financial exposure, improve case outcomes, and address increasing litigation complexity through proactive risk management and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Accountabilities
- Litigation handling and strategy
- Legislative support
- Training of Honda associates
- Other business requirements as needed
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- California state bar admittance
- Minimum 8-10 years major law firm and/or similar in-house experience
- 3+ years with primary emphasis in warranty litigation
- Intimate knowledge of Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act
- Must demonstrate superior skills and excellent time-management and reporting abilities
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Good people management and presentation skills required
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
