Corporate Paralegal

The Del Grande Dealer Group is looking for a high-achieving and driven legal assistant and compliance candidate with a desire to continue building their current skillset in the realm of automotive retail. The Corporate Paralegal will assist the Chief Strategy Officer and DGDG Leadership Team with all legal matters including mergers and acquisitions, compliance efforts, contracts, litigation, intellectual property, corporate structure and OEM programs. Responsibilities will also include project management work involving facility construction and remodels. 

Our vision and our goal is to grow and build a world-class organization by providing World Class Customer Service to, and being the Total Automotive Solution for our Guests! We invite you to join our team!  

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant will be working on key work streams in the following areas: 

• Litigation: Support Chief Strategy Officer in working with outside counsel to respond and track litigation matters by providing assistance in preparing legal documents; responding to discovery requests; prepare drafts of documents; maintain responsibility for files, calendars and meetings, etc. 
• Compliance:  Working closely with DGDG Leadership Team and outside counsel and consultants to track and manage compliance throughout the organization, ensuring that the company and its employees comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures. 
• Contracts: Coordinate review, structure and processing of company contracts. 
• Acquisitions: Supporting acquisition efforts from start to finish which includes work on letters of intent, asset purchase agreement, supporting documentation, due diligence, OEM documentation, and coordinating all necessary closing items.  
• IP, Corporate Structure and OEM programs:  Organize and manage various legal components of IP, Corporate Structure and OEM program efforts. 
• Project Management:  Coordinate, monitor and track progress of various projects, including facility remodels and renovations. 

Salary: $70K-90K/annually 

We are seeking a candidate with paralegal/legal assistant experience and strong organizational/communication skills. A successful candidate will have a perpetual curiosity for a dynamic business and be looking for an opportunity with C-level exposure and must have a desire to continue to grow in their career. 

Qualifications: 

• 5-7+ years experience as a paralegal and/or legal assistant 
• Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions 
• Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients 
• Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work 
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately 
• Professional presence and ability to cultivate C-level relationships 
• Bachelor's Degree required, Paralegal Certification a plus 

Industry Leading Benefits: 

• Values-driven culture and team built on integrity, caring, performance and efficiency 
• Continuous career development and advancement opportunities 
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
• 401k with company match 
• Employee Assistance Program with free telemedicine and mental health resources 
• Exclusive Employee Vehicle Purchase Program with a 3-Year Service Maintenance Package 

More about DGDG:  

The Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) is the largest family-owned automotive group in the Bay Area. Our team is over 1,000 strong and growing. We’ve been named a Bay Area News Group Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years (not to mention being named a Top Workplace USA in 2020). Our enthusiastic and courteous team, award-winning culture, combined with our cutting-edge technology, provide guests with a one-of-a-kind, “best-in-class" dealership experience.  

DGDG's 4 core values of Integrity, Caring, Performance, and Efficiency have stood at the cornerstone of our success. Our shared passion for training, teaching, recognition, reward, and promotion produces results that set us apart.  

“Be happy” is much more than a slogan. It’s a way of doing business. We pride ourselves on making our guests and our team members exceedingly happy. And we’d be happy if you joined us!  

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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