Assistant Corporate Counsel

General information

Country USA State Ohio City Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the Role

As an Assistant Corporate Counsel at TQL, you will proactively mitigate legal risk and manage a variety of legal matters, with a focus on employment, transportation, compliance, contracts and litigation. You’ll work closely with management and business units to see legal issues through to completion. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help shape TQL’s continued success.

 

What you'll be doing

• Advise management on general and specialized legal matters, including litigation, transportation law, employment law, contracts, compliance and governance
• Provide analysis and guidance on litigation strategy, working with internal and external counsel
• Oversee and coordinate litigation matters, including discovery
• Manage employment and cargo claims, collaborating with third-party administrators
• Advise on insurance coverage and risk management for claims
• Support employment, compliance, collections and claims issues
• Collaborate with departments to evaluate issues and provide legal advice
• Develop innovative solutions to mitigate legal risk and support TQL objectives
• Distill complex legal principles into clear, actionable guidance
• Develop, audit, and maintain corporate policies and procedures for compliance
• Take on additional legal duties as new opportunities arise

What you'll need

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to a state bar association
• At least 2+ years of legal experience in a major law firm or corporate law environment
• Experience managing various types of litigation
• Knowledge of the transportation industry a plus
• Excellent business acumen and judgment
• Ability to understand business needs and contextualize legal risk
• Strong research, communication and project management skills
• Proven relationship-building skills with leadership and counsel
• Influencing and persuasive skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations effectively
• Proactive self-starter, able to work independently and as a team player
• Flexible, go-getter attitude willing to tackle new projects

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. 
As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. 
What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big. Total Quality Logistics is