Legal Counsel - Litigation & Compliance

The Legal Counsel – Litigation & Compliance will assist the Associate General Counsel/Director of Transactions and Litigation oversee the Company’s U.S. litigation portfolio, including toxic tort, non-employment class actions, commercial, and other complex litigation, and provide strategic legal leadership across a broad and evolving compliance landscape. This team member will direct outside counsel and be accountable for case strategy, risk evaluation, cost control, and executive-level reporting. In addition, this role will advise and counsel company executives, business units, and teams across the enterprise across diverse compliance and regulatory matters across the enterprise. This team member will drive development and implementation of compliance best practices as they assist cross-functional teams in developing and implementing standards, policies, procedures, training, and initiatives and partner with stakeholders to conduct risk, impact, and similar assessments. This position plays a critical role in protecting the Company’s financial position, operational integrity, and brand reputation.

ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS

Litigation Oversight & Strategic Management

Assist Associate General Counsel/Director of Transactions and Litigation oversee a national portfolio of complex civil litigation matters.

Develop and implement cohesive litigation strategies across all the jurisdictions where the Company operates.

Direct and manage outside counsel, including evaluation of pleadings, discovery plans, expert strategy, dispositive motion practice, and trial posture.

Assess exposure, recommend reserves, and advise on settlement strategy or alternative dispute resolution.

Identify trends and systemic risks; partner with business leaders to mitigate recurring exposure.

Oversee litigation budgets and implement cost-containment strategies.

Coordinate with Risk Management and insurance carriers regarding coverage and reporting.

Compliance Leadership

Provide advice and counsel across a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, which may include:

Environmental and EPR obligations

Weights and measures compliance

Employment-related regulatory matters

Consumer protection and product compliance issues

Monitor and analyze emerging regulatory developments at the state and federal level and advise senior leadership on potential for enterprise impact, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.

Support development, refinement, and implementation of compliance policies and internal controls for operations across multiple jurisdictions (local, state, and federal).

Coordinate with counsel in Canada and Mexico to ensure alignment and appropriate handling of cross-boarder regulatory matters affecting corporate operations.

Partner with operational and functional leaders to proactively identify systemic compliance risks and embed practical, risk-based compliance processes into business operations.

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership

Translate complex legal risk into clear, actionable guidance for business partner stakeholders.

Provide concise and strategic reporting to senior leadership.

Support enterprise risk management initiatives.

Drive alignment between legal strategy and broader company objectives.

OTHERJOBFUNCTIONS

Additionalprojects and duties asassigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

JDfromanABAaccreditedlawschool

ActivemembershipingoodstandingwithatleastoneStateBar

8+yearsoflegalexperience, at least 5 of which includes experience in:

Complex civil litigation or commercial litigation, including first chair trial experience.

Regulatory compliance applicable to retail operations in one or more of the following areas: environmental, consumer protection, product, benefits, labor and employment, and marketing.

Stronganalytical,problemsolving,andevaluationskills

Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskills

Stronglegalacumenwiththeabilitytodemonstratesoundjudgment

Willingnesstotacklemattersinandoutsideareasofexpertisewithacan-doattitude, understanding that no job is too big or too small

Abilitytoworkindependentlyaswellascollaborativelywithbusinessteams and other legal counsel

Ability to self-start, manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often deadline-driven environmentandadaptquicklytochangingpriorities andlegalandregulatoryenvironments

Excellentnegotiationskills

Outstandingattentiontodetailandaccuracy

Desired:

Toxic tort trial experience

ERISA claims experience

In-houselegalexperience within a retail, distribution, or consumer products environment

Experience managing regulatory investigations, inquiries and enforcement actions.

Experienceinoneormoreofthefollowing:

Commercialtransactions

Practice before regulatory or administrative bodies

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.