Legal Counsel - Litigation & Compliance
O'Reilly Auto PartsMissouri, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
O’Reilly Auto Parts started as a single store and has grown into a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry with more than 6,100 locations and counting. With more than 94,000 team members, O’Reilly has expanded into 48 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. O’Reilly, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has a deep commitment to serving our customers, community, and our team members. Our culture values make O’Reilly the best place to work and grow! Whether you're interested in running a local store, managing a distribution center, or climbing the corporate ladder, O’Reilly has a career path in which you can truly thrive. Find out what it means to Live Green at our Fortune 500 Company and come work at the O! Mission: O'Reilly Automotive intends to be the dominant supplier of auto parts in our market areas by offering our retail customers, professional installers, and jobbers the best combination of price and quality provided with the highest possible service level.
Job Description
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.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one State Bar
- 8+ years of legal experience, 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.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and evaluation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong legal acumen with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment
- Willingness to tackle matters in and outside areas of expertise with a can-do attitude, understanding that no job is too big or too small
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with business teams and other legal counsel
- Ability to self-start, manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often deadline-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and legal and regulatory environments
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Time Off
- Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k with Employer Contributions
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
- Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
- Opportunities for Career Growth
