Assistant Corporation Counsel

Total Quality Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Quality Logistics in Cincinnati seeks an Assistant Corporate Counsel to proactively mitigate legal risk and manage corporate matters, M&A, transportation, data privacy, compliance, contracts and litigation. You will work with management and business units to see issues through to completion.

This is a hands-on role where you will assist in multiple legal areas and shape TQL's continued success. Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, admission to a state bar,

Qualifications

• 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 corporate, privacy and/or M&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on corporate, data privacy, transportation law, contracts, compliance and governance.
• Provide analysis on corporate strategy with internal and external counsel.
• Oversee corporate, privacy, compliance and M&A matters.
• Advise on insurance coverage, captive management and risk for claims.
• Support corporate compliance, collections and claims issues.
• Collaborate with departments to evaluate issues and provide legal guidance.
• Develop solutions to mitigate legal risk and support TQL objectives.
• Distill complex legal principles into clear guidance for the business.
• Develop, audit, and maintain corporate policies and procedures for compliance.
• Take on additional legal duties as opportunities arise.

Skills

research skills

communication skills

project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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 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