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Senior Principal Counsel
Job ID: 11126
Torrance, California, 90501
1st Shift
$131,400.00 - $197,100.00
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Description
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