Counsel I; Sr. Principal

Job Purpose

Counsel supports the E-Advanced and New Business Department of the Law and IP Unit by providing legal research, drafting, contract review, and day-to-day counseling. The role assists with commercial and transactional matters involving electrification, sustainability initiatives, mobility solutions, strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and new business models. Counsel works with Law & IP colleagues and business teams to identify legal issues, develop practical recommendations, and support timely, risk-informed business decisions while building the legal, business, and professional skills needed for increasing responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

Independently handle assigned transactions, legal research, drafting, contract review, due diligence, and routine business counseling, or support other attorneys and business teams with these matters

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Admittance to the California or other U.S. state bar
• Eight to Ten plus years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or comparable legal environment. Relevant internships, clerkships, or other substantive legal experience may be considered
• Foundational experience or demonstrated interest in commercial transactions, M&A, corporate governance, regulatory matters, emerging technologies, or new business initiatives preferred

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and issue-spotting skills, with careful attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, receive and incorporate feedback, manage assignments and deadlines, and escalate questions or potential risks appropriately
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, business clients, and cross-functional teams
• Sound judgment, curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to developing practical business and legal knowledge
• Familiarity with Honda's business operations, products, or strategic priorities is helpful but not required