Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Highly motivated and practical attorney with transactional contract and commercial law experience needed for dynamic and innovative fleet leasing and fleet management company. Senior Counsel II will play a key role in the organization and will have responsibility for drafting and negotiating client and vendor agreements and other ancillary agreements, advising the business on several types of substantive legal matters, managing compliance and litigation matters and assisting with dispute resolution. This is a legal generalist position with primary responsibility for preparing, reviewing and negotiating various commercial and transactional vehicle lease and maintenance agreements, vendor support agreements, and other business-related agreements, as well as working collaboratively across the business to achieve the Company's goals. The Senior Counsel II is part of an energetic and dynamic legal team that plays a substantial role in the success of the business. The legal team is strongly committed to the Company’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Success, One Team and Innovation.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Negotiates and finalizes critical agreements with both customers and suppliers.
• Provides legal advice and counseling on a range of legal and commercial matters.
• Collaboratively partners with other members of the business to achieve the Company's goals.
• Engages daily in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem solving daily.
• Partners with other departments to assist in educating the business on contractual and compliance-related matters.
• Litigation management and dispute resolution
• Some real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and finance-related legal work
• Direct management of legal support staff, including paralegals and contract managers.
• Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assists senior management with evaluating risks within the business and with respect to specific transactions.
• Works with internal operational and product groups to design and implement internal processes, coordinate delivery of legal services, and assist in the development of new products.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Number of Direct Reports : 1-2

Number of Indirect Reports

Budget / PNL Responsibility

Leadership Responsibilities Strategy

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment : This position is preferred to be based out of our Des Plaines or Schaumburg, Illinois offices and operates in a professional office environment.

Positions Type / Standard Schedule : This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with 3 in office days.

Travel : This position might require minimal travel

Physical Demands : Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.