Corporate Counsel

Armstrong Transport Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

HSA

Paid Time Off

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Armstrong Transport Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to the business, drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad portfolio of commercial contracts with our agent network, carriers, and vendors. The ideal candidate holds a JD, active license, three years of relevant experience, and strong business acumen.

You will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams, support policy development, and help shape contracting strategy while

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active license (NC bar preferred).
• Minimum three years in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or employment law preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication for non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with strong business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial contracts (agent, carrier, vendor, NDAs).
• Provide risk assessment and strategic legal advice to leaders.
• Lead contract negotiations with agents, carriers, and vendors.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Support the General Counsel and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Oversee contract lifecycle and recordkeeping in the CMS.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal advice

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Armstrong Transport Group is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in the vibrant South End neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, with additional locations in Boise, ID, Alpharetta, GA and Schaumburg, IL. Using the power of innovative technology solutions, we create seamless connections for shippers and carriers while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

We’re proud to have a diverse community of more than 150 independent agent offices that rely on us to help grow their business and fuel their success. Behind the scenes, our team of over 230 corporate employees provides unwavering support, ensuring that everyone involved in the logistics process receives the care and attention they deserve. Recognized as a US Best Managed Company and a Top Workplace, Armstrong thrives on creating positive experiences and fostering partnerships to help grow careers.

We are excited to bring a Corporate Counsel to our growing organization. In this role, you will serve as a legal advisor to the business, independently drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad portfolio of commercial agreements with our agent network, carriers, and vendors. You will exercise independent legal judgment, provide risk assessment and business-facing counsel, and help shape contract strategy and policy. You will report directly to the General Counsel and partner closely with leadership across the organization.

Our ideal candidate is a licensed attorney who is an intrinsically motivated self-starter with strong business acumen and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including agent agreements, carrier agreements, vendor agreements, settlement agreements, NDAs, and amendments.
• Provide substantive legal analysis and risk assessment on contract terms, and advise business stakeholders on legal exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract negotiations with agents, carriers, and vendors, exercising independent authority to resolve terms within established risk parameters.
• Advise the General Counsel and business leaders on contract strategy, policy development, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to scale the contracting process.
• Oversee and provide quality control throughout the contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, execution, and recordkeeping within the contract management system.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Finance, to structure deals that balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Supervise and mentor paralegal or contract administration staff.
• Manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously, including research, litigation management, and transactional matters, while adjusting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide additional support to the legal department as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing (North Carolina bar admission preferred or eligibility for admission by comity/reciprocity).
• Minimum of three years of relevant legal experience in contract drafting and negotiation, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Logistics, transportation, supply chain, or employment law experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong judgment in prioritizing competing demands and managing risk under time pressure.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound legal discretion with minimal supervision.
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support tasks across the legal department and broader business, regardless of level or title, as needed.
• Employment law experience is a plus.

ATG offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and HSA benefits on the first of the month following your date of hire. Additional benefits include paid time off, short- and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with up to a 3.5% company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armstrong Transport Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth).