Legal Counsel - Litigation & Compliance

Litigation & Compliance

Assist Associate General Counsel/Director of Transactions and Litigation oversee a national portfolio of complex civil litigation matters. Develop and implement cohesive litigation strategies across all the jurisdictions where the Company operates. Direct and manage outside counsel, including evaluation of pleadings, discovery plans, expert strategy, dispositive motion practice, and trial posture. Assess exposure, recommend reserves, and advise on settlement strategy or alternative dispute resolution. Identify trends and systemic risks; partner with business leaders to mitigate recurring exposure. Oversee litigation budgets and implement cost-containment strategies. Coordinate with Risk Management and insurance carriers regarding coverage and reporting.

Provide advice and counsel across a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, which may include: Environmental and EPR obligations Weights and measures compliance Employment-related regulatory matters Consumer protection and product compliance issues Monitor and analyze emerging regulatory developments at the state and federal level and advise senior leadership on potential for enterprise impact, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation strategies. Support development, refinement, and implementation of compliance policies and internal controls for operations across multiple jurisdictions (local, state, and federal). Coordinate with counsel in Canada and Mexico to ensure alignment and appropriate handling of cross-border regulatory matters affecting corporate operations. Partner with operational and functional leaders to proactively identify systemic compliance risks and embed practical, risk-based compliance processes into business operations.

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership

Translate complex legal risk into clear, actionable guidance for business partner stakeholders. Provide concise and strategic reporting to senior leadership. Support enterprise risk management initiatives. Drive alignment between legal strategy and broader company objectives.

Skills/Education/Experience

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one State Bar
• 8+ years of legal experience, at least 5 of which includes experience in: Complex civil litigation or commercial litigation, including first chair trial experience. Regulatory compliance applicable to retail operations in one or more of the following areas: environmental, consumer protection, product, benefits, labor and employment, and marketing.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and evaluation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong legal acumen with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment
• Willingness to tackle matters in and outside areas of expertise with a can-do attitude, understanding that no job is too big or too small
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with business teams and other legal counsel
• Ability to self-start, manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often deadline-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and legal and regulatory environments
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

Desired

• Toxic tort trial experience
• ERISA claims experience
• In-house legal experience within a retail, distribution, or consumer products environment
• Experience managing regulatory investigations, inquiries and enforcement actions.
• Experience In One Or More Of The Following Commercial transactions Practice before regulatory or administrative bodies

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

EEO Statement

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.