Description:
Role Description:The Dealership M&A/Litigation Attorney will handle a wide range of dealership and franchise transactional and litigation matters for automotive and marine dealer clients. This full-time on-site role, based in Mineola, NY, involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating buy/sell agreements, franchise and dealer agreements, real estate contracts, and related transactional documents. The attorney will provide day-to-day counseling on compliance, regulatory issues, manufacturer relations, and risk management, while managing litigation matters where disputes emerge. Responsibilities include managing client communications, advising on deal structure, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with internal team members to ensure efficient, high-quality work product. The role also includes staying current with developments in dealership, franchise, and automotive/marine industry law and contributing to thought leadership and client education where appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Strong transactional and litigation, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts such as buy/sell agreements, franchise agreements, and real estate documents, along with state and federal cost litigation.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in dealership, franchise, automotive, or marine industry law, including manufacturer–dealer relations and regulatory compliance.
- Solid analytical and research abilities to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law and apply them to complex business transactions.
- Effective communication and client-service skills, including clear written advocacy, confident negotiation, and the ability to explain legal concepts to business stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, prioritize deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team-oriented law firm environment.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission in good standing to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission/waiver).
- Prior law firm or in-house experience in litigation, corporate, commercial, or franchise transactions is strongly preferred.
- High ethical standards, sound business judgment, and a commitment to non-discriminatory, inclusive practice and professional conduct.
