Assistant Corporate Counsel

Redwood Logistics; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Assistant Corporate Counsel to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your legal expertise to draft and review various commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management. You'll work closely with leaders across the organization, providing strategic advice and enhancing contract management processes. This innovative firm offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about the legal field and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k plans with match

Flexible spending account

Employee referral bonus program

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance policies

Access to legal advice

Annual fundraising events

Paid time off and floating holidays

Qualifications

• JD required with 2+ years in legal support.
• Experience in contract management and risk assessment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts for customers and vendors.
• Identify potential risks in contracts under review.
• Assist in optimizing contract management processes.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract review

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data security knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract life-cycle management software (CLM)

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Reports To: Vice President of Corporate Counsel and Legal

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As an Assistant Corporate Counsel, with our shared services group, you will use your legal expertise to draft and review commercial contracts for both customers and vendors. You will analyze and interpret commercial agreements to assess risks and provide strategic advice to various leaders and colleagues within the organization.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• Contract review for Redwood business units, including various commercial agreements such as nondisclosure agreements, brokerage agreements, master service agreements for vendors, codes of conduct, marketing documents, and other contracts related to the organization as a whole
• Identify potential risks associated with contracts under review
• Focus on the continual improvement in the quality, and simplicity of the contract management processes, without compromising compliance and quality, including assisting on implementation and optimization of our contract life-cycle management software (CLM)
• Other legal projects as assigned.

You’ve Got This?

• JD required
• Minimum - 2 years of work experience supporting the legal function in a mid to large size organization or law firm
• Preferred - 3 to 4 years at a law firm or in-house experience
• Preferred - experience or interest in data security and data privacy issues
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and remote Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range:

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $90,000

This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.

The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.

REDWOOD LOGISTICS
1765 N. Elston Ave., Suite 216,Chicago,IL,60642
P:844-467-3396
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