Assistant General Counsel

Holman • Mount Laurel, NJ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization with businesses spanning fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics; insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales. The Assistant General Counsel provides direction and accountability for responsible decision-making and effective management of legal, compliance, and business risk. The role leads risk assessment, policy guidance, issue resolution, documentation, and stakeholder counsel, while aligning priorities, resources, and stakeholders around clear outcomes. It develops team capability, applies sound judgment to complex challenges, and promotes consistent, high-quality practices. Through collaborative leadership and continuous improvement, the role protects the organization, supports consistent practices, and enables informed decisions within applicable requirements.

The incumbent supports senior Holman lawyers in partnering with one or more business units or function groups. The role drafts, reviews, and negotiates routine contracts and supports more complex commercial contracts under supervision. It conducts legal and regulatory research, supports corporate legal compliance programs and investigations, proceedings, and litigation, and coordinates with outside counsel and other internal or external participants as directed. The role also supports Holman Legal initiatives and performs other assigned duties and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar and good standing in at least one state; if not admitted in New Jersey, secure a mandatory New Jersey in-house license.
• Proficiency with desktop tools, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Three to five years of work experience as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house legal department, handling contract drafting and review, legal compliance, litigation, and legal research.

Nice To Haves

• Law school coursework in bankruptcy or secured transactions, real estate, or data privacy.
• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Holman lawyers in partnering with one or more Holman business units or function groups.
• Draft, review, and negotiate routine contracts with clients, customers, suppliers, and other business partners.
• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of more complex commercial contracts under supervision.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research to support new products and services, business strategy development, and other assigned matters.
• Support corporate legal compliance programs for business units and at the enterprise level.
• Support investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation matters as an in-house second chair under supervision.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and other internal or external participants as directed.
• Support Holman Legal initiatives as they arise.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement and jury duty leave
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level