Counsel I; Sr. Principal

Counsel supports the E-Advanced and New Business Department of the Law and IP Unit by providing legal research, drafting, contract review, and day-to-day counseling.

The role assists with commercial and transactional matters involving electrification, sustainability initiatives, mobility solutions, strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and new business models.

Counsel works with Law & IP colleagues and business teams to identify legal issues, develop practical recommendations, and support timely, risk-informed business decisions while building the legal, business, and professional skills needed for increasing responsibility.

Key accountabilities:

• Independently handle assigned transactions, legal research, drafting, contract review, due diligence, and routine business counseling, or support other attorneys and business teams with these matters

Qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Admittance to the California or other U.S. state bar
• Eight to Ten plus years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or comparable legal environment. Relevant internships, clerkships, or other substantive legal experience may be considered
• Foundational experience or demonstrated interest in commercial transactions, M&A, corporate governance, regulatory matters, emerging technologies, or new business initiatives preferred

Other job-specific skills:

• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and issue-spotting skills, with careful attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, receive and incorporate feedback, manage assignments and deadlines, and escalate questions or potential risks appropriately
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, business clients, and cross-functional teams
• Sound judgment, curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to developing practical business and legal knowledge
• Familiarity with Honda's business operations, products, or strategic priorities is helpful but not required

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