Senior Director, Legal Counsel

 

 

Accelerate your career at RXO. 

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

 

As a Senior Director, Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in the RXO legal department and will closely support the business. This is a legal generalist position with an emphasis on commercial contracting and will involve significant exposure to senior sales and operations leaders.

 

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Closely collaborate with business partners and legal colleagues, and advise on a wide variety of commercial, legal, regulatory, and compliance issues.
• Provide thought leadership in the commercial contracting area, and review, negotiate and draft a variety of contracts with an emphasis on transportation and procurement agreements.
• Lead strategic projects and initiatives related to legal, compliance and/or regulatory matters.
• Assist in the development and redesign of legal support processes, templates, and client-facing materials to drive greater internal efficiencies.
• Develop and deliver training to internal clients on various legal and regulatory topics.
• Provide litigation support to claims management team and outside counsel as needed and advise on customer and commercial disputes.
• Partner with business clients and other in-house counsel to help grow the business while managing risk.

 

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney; significant experience in commercial contracting, including transportation contracts; strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
• Demonstrated attention to detail.

 

It’d be great if you also have:

• 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney with a combination of law firm and in-house experience; experience with the transportation sector; experience with procurement contracting, including technology contracts.

 

In this role, you’ll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We’re a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background — the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you’re driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.

 

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

 

Massive Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program

 

Our Culture

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely, and build strong relationships. We welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.

 

 

 

The Next Step

Ready to join our team? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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