Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Base Pay Range:

$160,000-$185,000

As Litigation Counsel, your essential job functions will include the following:

Develop and execute litigation strategies that align with the company's goals, mitigating risk and minimizing costs.Manage and support outside counsel for litigation matters, including case management, coordinating internally with business teams to gather relevant information, and executing case strategies.Develop and oversee the company’s discovery and litigation hold processes.Engage in dispute resolution, including conducting settlement negotiations, participating in mediations, and drafting and reviewing settlement agreements and releases.Represent the company in pre-litigation matters that may pose a potential risk, including administrative investigations, subpoenas and other third-party requests for information, and demand letters.Proactively identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to address them before they escalate, including advising HR on issues related to employee relations and leave management.Effectively communicate complex legal issues to appropriate business and legal stakeholders for consideration and actionOversee litigation metric tracking and reporting.Manage and assist in setting litigation budgets and reserves.Develop, manage and leverage processes, documents, and forms to standardize practices and otherwise promote efficiency.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of the practice of law in the areas of employment law and litigation with some in-house experience.Experience in managing insured claims.Must have a J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio or ability to gain corporate counsel.Strong oral, writing and negotiating skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Competencies Required

InitiativeInfluenceTime and Productivity ManagementStrategic ThinkingResults OrientationCritical ThinkingCreate Problem SolverTrusted AdvisorOrganizational AgilityLearning Agility

Physical Job Requirements

Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.Sitting for long periods of time.

Drug Policy

Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment.  All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.