General Counsel
About the role
Campers Inn RV is hiring its first General Counsel to build the legal function from scratch. This is a working attorney's job, taking on all legal matters currently handled by outside firms.
Responsibilities
Own the litigation portfolio. Run consumer and commercial matters across the states we operate in, registering as in-house counsel where required and directing local counsel of record for filings and court appearances.
Settle smart. Personally negotiate customer, vendor, employment, and commercial disputes whenever a practical resolution beats a courtroom.
Work the coverage. Tender litigated matters to our carriers and pursue defense cost recovery.
Control outside spend. Pick the firms, scope the engagements, set billing standards, and manage total legal spend against a hard target.
Paper the business. Review and negotiate commercial agreements, dealer and vendor contracts, and real estate transactions.
Support the deals. Work alongside leadership and outside deal counsel on acquisitions and corporate transactions.
Back up HR. Advise on employment law, investigations, policy, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, and wage and hour questions.
Keep the house in order. Corporate governance, entity management, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
JD from an accredited law school and an active bar license. Florida admission, or ready to obtain Florida authorization promptly.
Significant commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience.
A record of negotiating settlements and complex business matters.
Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
Comfort operating solo as the company's only attorney, with a paralegal for support.
Experience with multi-location retail, auto or RV dealerships, consumer protection claims, or F&I compliance moves you to the front of the line.
Time inside a family-owned business also moves you to the front of the line.
Qualifications
Experience with multi-location retail, auto or RV dealerships, consumer protection claims, or F&I compliance moves you to the front of the line.
Time inside a family-owned business also moves you to the front of the line.
Skills
JD from an accredited law school and an active bar license. Florida admission, or ready to obtain Florida authorization promptly.
Significant commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience.
A record of negotiating settlements and complex business matters.
Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
Comfort operating solo as the company's only attorney, with a paralegal for support.
Benefits
The Company We run on four values: Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and Sustainability. Campers Inn RV started when Arthur and Frances Hirsch got treated poorly at an RV dealership in 1966 and decided they could do better. Three generations later, the company is still family-owned and still runs on that idea: treat every customer fairly and with respect.
Pay
Total compensation of $300,000 to $350,000, depending on experience, plus benefits.
Schedule
This is the company's first in-house legal seat, and it will grow as the company does. The scope and seniority of the role are expected to expand with performance and the continued growth of the business.
Contact
To apply, send a resume and a short note to Ben Hirsch, Chief Operating Officer, at bhirsch@campersinn.com. Skip the cover letter formalities. Tell us what you've litigated and how you'd want to integrate with the team.