If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career.  We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.
 

Who we are: 

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

 At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan 
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k) 

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a Commercial Disputes & Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team and assist with the Company’s overall disputes and litigation management. This role is an important member of the Legal team responsible for driving and building upon our overall commercial disputes strategy, dispute resolution, and day-to-day litigation management. A successful candidate will be a strategic business focused thought leader while supporting the day-to-day needs of the litigation team in its current state and as it grows. This role will report directly to the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation & Employment.

What you will do:

• Advise on litigation strategy and actively manage day-to-day dispute and litigation (including pre-litigation) matters that affect ACV and/or its family of companies, including drafting and responding to discovery requests; preparing court filings and briefs, preparing witnesses and attending/conducting depositions; attending court as necessary; and responding to third-party subpoenas.
• Partner closely with internal business teams to proactively support, address, and resolve day-to-day business dispute needs, including providing timely, accurate, and business-oriented legal advice to operations and customer-facing departments, with a focus on clear, concise communications.
• Analyze and assess potential litigation risks and identify creative solutions to legal issues that prioritizes realistic operationalization and company risk profile and tolerance levels.
• Handle and/or assist with handling, arbitrations, mediations, and, at times, investigations.
• Manage litigation holds and the collection and review of documents and data for discovery, including through our eDiscovery vendor.
• Develop and manage a nationally disbursed panel of outside counsel.
• Partner with business units in the development and improvement of litigation policies and processes, including litigation holds, eDiscovery, and subpoena responses.
• Develop and maintain litigation management tools and metrics that tracks status and monitors trends on the Company’s litigation portfolio.
• Provide status updates and litigation reports to key stakeholders on a periodic and as needed basis.
• Stay current on emerging litigation trends, tools, and laws that may impact ACV.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Minimum 7 years commercial litigation experience, including at least 3 years of litigation management experience in an in-house setting.
• Proven track record of handling litigation functions in an in-house setting required, preference given to companies in the technology space and with b2b customers.
• Must be able to apply strong business acumen to legal advice.
• Adaptable and resilient with ability to understand real risk and apply logical solutions.
• Experience litigating a variety of commercial and contractual disputes on both plaintiff and defendant side. Experience in debt collection is helpful.
• Understanding of end-to-end litigation process, legal research, eDiscovery, and contract drafting and interpretation.
• Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients in clear, concise communications.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills; ability to drive issues to a quick resolution that factors in business objectives.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Physical/Mental requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the work day.
• Ability to use computer, including typing, navigating software applications, and using a mouse or track pad
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to communicate and effectively exchange information, orally and in writing

Compensation: $153,000 - $191,000 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.

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