Corporate Counsel

Job Description

As Corporate Counsel, you will perform the critical tasks of managing a broad range of Legal matters including, but not limited to, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, helping close, and maintaining commercial contracts in the public and private sectors. These agreements will necessarily include master transportation and supply chain agreements, warehousing agreements, equipment lease agreements, real estate lease agreements, employment agreements and general vendor agreements. The Corporate Counsel will work with business partners and teams to develop, draft and negotiate various agreements, policies and processes integral to the success of the company. The Corporate Counsel role is required to provide training and best practice initiatives to business partners and teams to facilitate consistent agreement negotiation processes, agreements, use of / access to commercial information and negotiation strategies for commercial agreements. The Corporate Counsel role is required to work with supporting departments such as human resources, operations, accounting, sales, information technology, and marketing to resolve of a wide range of business, contractual, IP, quality, regulatory, financial and operational issues. This position will report to the General Counsel.

Position Description (Essential Duties & Responsibilities)

• Advise internal stakeholders and represent the company in freight loss and damage claims; negotiate and draft transportation contracts and handle all aspects of trailer leasing and warehousing legal liability.
• Assist internal stake holders with contract negotiation and RFP responses.
• Develop and recommend improvements for standard contractual documents and templates.
• Evaluate and understand applicable laws and regulations to minimize potential legal risks.
• Perform legal analysis and make practical recommendations on risk mitigation and compliance issues.
• Assist with other legal and risk management matters as requested, such as those related to corporate governance, joint venture, employment, and litigation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by General Counsel

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Required

Preferred

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.