Own Ekho's multi-state automotive regulatory compliance strategy, including dealer licensing, DMV licensing, and related permitting across all active and target states.
Advise leadership on emerging legal issues as Ekho expands into new products (F&I, insurance, ancillary services) and new geographies.
Participate directly in meetings with DMV regulators, state agencies, and licensing bodies — acting as an effective advocate and credible voice for Ekho.
Partner with our outside counsel on complex matters while handling day-to-day questions independently, reducing reliance on outside counsel for routine issues.
Proactively flag compliance risks during internal brainstorming and product development.
Manage and maintain Ekho's dealer licensure, ensuring requirements are met as needed.
Build repeatable legal processes and playbooks as the company scales, laying the foundation for a broader legal function over time.

3–10 years of legal experience with a meaningful focus on automotive regulatory compliance, ideally in-house at a large dealer group, OEM, or automotive technology company.
Deep familiarity with motor vehicle dealer licensing requirements across multiple U.S. states, including DMV licensing, dealer licensing, and titling and registration workflows.
Working knowledge of sales and use tax issues in automotive transactions across state lines.
Experience with brokering regulations, money transmission licensing, and related compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with F&I (Finance & Insurance) products and the regulatory landscape governing them.
Demonstrated ability to advise in highly regulated states (California, New York, Texas, or equivalent).
Comfortable representing a company in front of DMV representatives, state regulators, and other agencies.
National perspective: able to spot issues across all 50 states, not just the ones you know best.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, you can distill a complex regulatory issue into clear guidance the business can act on.
High ownership mindset, you identify issues proactively, move fast, and don't wait to be asked.
J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active licensure to practice law in at least one U.S. state (in good standing).

Corporate Counsel

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