Assistant Corporate Counsel

Total Quality Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is seeking an Assistant Corporate Counsel in Cincinnati, OH to proactively mitigate risk and manage a broad range of matters, including corporate, M&A, privacy, contracts and litigation. You’ll work with management to drive legal strategies and support business objectives.

The role requires JD, bar admission, and at least 2 years of corporate-law experience, with strong analytical, communication and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a state bar association.
• 2+ years of legal experience in a major law firm or corporate environment.
• Experience managing corporate, privacy and/or M&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on corporate, data privacy, transportation law, contracts, compliance and governance.
• Provide analysis and guidance on corporate strategy with internal and external counsel.
• Oversee and coordinate corporate, privacy, compliance and M&A matters.
• Advise on insurance coverage, captive management and risk management for claims.
• Support corporate 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 for the business.

Skills

Legal analysis

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Risk assessment

M&A experience

Contract review

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

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 corporate matters, M&A, transportation, data privacy, 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 you will be expected to assist in multiple legal areas and utilize your expertise to help shape TQL’s continued success.

What you'll be doing:

• Advise management on general and specialized legal matters, including corporate, data privacy, transportation law, contracts, compliance and governance.
• Provide analysis and guidance on corporate strategy, working with internal and external counsel.
• Oversee and coordinate corporate, privacy, compliance and M&A matters.
• Advise on insurance coverage, captive management and risk management for claims.
• Support corporate 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 for communication to the business.
• 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 corporate, privacy and/or M&A processes.
• 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.
• 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.