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 20 states, registering as in-house counsel where required and directing local counsel of record for filings and court appearances.
Settle smart. Negotiate customer, vendor, employment, and commercial disputes personally, preferring practical resolutions over courtroom battles.
Work the coverage. Tender litigated matters to carriers and pursue defense cost recovery.
Control outside spend. Pick firms, scope engagements, set billing standards, and manage 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 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. Handle 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.
Time inside a family-owned business.
Qualifications
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.
Time inside a family-owned business.
Skills
Litigation and dispute resolution skills.
Commercial negotiation and settlement skills.
Employment law and HR compliance expertise.
Outside counsel management and budgeting experience.
Ability to work independently and lead a legal function.
Experience with multi-location operations.
Consumer protection and F&I compliance knowledge.
Family-owned business experience.
Benefits
Compensation and growth: Total compensation of $300,000 to $350,000, depending on experience, plus benefits. The role is expected to grow with the company's continued success.
Pay
$300,000 to $350,000, depending on experience.
Schedule
Not specified.