Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate & Commercial

Essential Job Functions

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate leases, amendments, and related agreements, ensuring alignment with Hub Group’s operational and strategic goals
• Provide strategic legal counsel on real estate matters, including lease compliance and lease-related risk assessments, and support litigation colleague on lease-related disputes 
• Draft and negotiate other commercial contracts for Hub Group, including a wide variety of customer and supplier agreements, taking responsibility for the contract lifecycle through execution
• Track and implement real estate and commercial legal developments applicable to Hub Group
• Analyze data and processes and propose methods for continuous improvement
• Provide creative, proactive legal counseling to Hub Group’s businesses
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and an understanding of Hub Group’s businesses

Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an accredited US law school
• Licensed in the state of Illinois (or other state) and a member in good standing
• At least 5 years of substantive real estate leasing and commercial experience, with preference for time at both a national law firm and in-house
• Strong substantive knowledge of real estate leasing and commercial contracts 
• Experience with real estate transactions in the transportation and logistics sector a plus
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to balance legal risks with business goals—good business sense
• Desire to be pro-active, challenged, and grow professionally, with a focus on creative solutions
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Outlook and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary Range: $180,000 - $210,000/year 

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays