Counsel, State Regulatory and Legislative Strategy

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counsel, State Regulatory and Legislative Strategy will report to Scout Motors’ Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Legislative Strategy. This position plays a legal, strategic, and business role in developing, implementing, and managing the company’s government affairs and public policy initiatives. The role supports policy positions and strategies that advance Scout Motors’ business interests and provides legal and strategic guidance on state regulatory regimes affecting the company’s retail operations and electrified vehicles.

The position is based at Scout Motors’ corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires working in the office 4–5 days per week, attending regular in-person meetings and events, and traveling from time to time to participate in company events. This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and annual performance bonus. The initial base salary range is $140,000–$170,000.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• At least 5 years of experience practicing law or working in governmental affairs, advocacy, or public policy.
• Experience tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory text, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities and translate them into strategic advice for senior leaders.
• Ability to build strong relationships and persuasively communicate with people at all levels of government.
• Ability to develop and advocate for novel public policy positions and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of state and local legislative processes and their political contexts.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to distill complicated legal advice into clear and effective written communication.
• Ability to work across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
• Ability to work in the Charlotte headquarters office 4–5 days per week and travel from time to time for company events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in private practice or the automotive industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of policy positions and strategies that advance Scout Motors’ strategic and business interests, including analyzing federal and state law and drafting legislative amendments related to direct-to-consumer sales and other company initiatives.
• Track and provide legal analysis of current and proposed legislation and regulations affecting the automotive industry in state governments across the country.
• Serve as the in-house legal expert on state regulatory regimes, including dealer franchise laws and motor vehicle lending laws, and advise the Commercial Operations team as it builds and operates retail operations.
• Assist with obtaining dealer and manufacturer license applications in appropriate states and advise on long-term management of those licenses.
• Advise and support the State Government Affairs Team’s strategy for interactions with state and local legislators and regulatory authorities, including lobbying and legislative efforts related to the development, manufacture, and sale of electrified vehicles.
• Represent Scout Motors in industry and advocacy groups, panel discussions, and legislative hearings.
• Identify, track, and report to senior management on legislative efforts and regulatory matters related to Scout Motors’ business and operations.
• Collaborate with Scout Motors teams and stakeholders to build grassroots support for the brand and products.
• Engage and oversee consultants, lobbyists, and other third parties as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned paid time off, accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned paid time off annually.
• 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree