Corporate Counsel

OmniTRAX, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 143,096 - 174,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Parental leave

Vacation time

Job summary

A transportation and logistics firm seeks a Corporate Counsel to manage legal matters, including drafting contracts, managing compliance, and providing legal advice on commercial transactions. The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate, 6+ years of legal experience, and is preferably admitted to the Colorado bar. Strong research, writing, and communication skills are essential. This role offers a collaborative office environment and opportunities for professional growth. Compensation includes an estimated starting salary of $158,996.20 and benefits such as 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in legal counsel, especially in rail transportation or supply chain logistics.
• Excellent research and writing skills with high attention to detail.
• Valid and current bar admission and license, preferably in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel for complex commercial transactions and manage contract lifecycle.
• Assist management with employment law concerns and compliance.
• Create legal reports and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Corporate Counsel manages and supports transactional and corporate legal matters for OmniTRAX’s various rail and real estate business units. Assists with the drafting and negotiation of agreements, reviews contract and deal terms as provided by various departments and creates template forms for legal documents – these may include contracts involving purchasing, operating and commercial activities, land services and independent contractors and joint facilities. Assists legal department staff with litigation including primary responsibility for specific claims or litigation matters. Periodic updates to OmniTRAX management and company ownership regarding legal and railroad issues. Also assists with management of corporate legal and regulatory matters. The Corporate Counsel demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist intra-company clients: provide general contractual and transactional needs, including review and drafting of contracts and agreements for Commercial, Procurement, Engineering, Real Estate, Operations, and Human Relations departments
• Acts as lead in managing the workflow level within contract lifecycle management tool
• Provide legal counsel to complex commercial transactions often involving cross-functional organizational initiatives
• Deliver legal counsel and perform due diligence reviews regarding mergers and acquisitions
• Assist with the capture, storage, and management of executed documents within the OmniTRAX enterprise content management procedure and related databases
• Assist with the management of external counsel
• Assist management with employment law concerns, contracts, and policies
• Ensure compliance with trademarks, patents, intellectual property and trade secrets, and related technical contracts
• Create legal reports and correspondence; effectively present information to senior management
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers and the business community
• Identify and implement process improvements

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctorate Degree with admission to state bar
• 6+ years experience
• Previous experience in Rail Transportation or Supply Chain Logistics
• Experience in transactional area, with emphasis in property and transportation related matters.
• Excellent research and writing skills; high attention to detail
• Work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines and business goals.
• Administrative and managerial skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, business associates
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid and current bar admission and license – preferred in Colorado

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous real estate or other transactional areas
• Experience with Excel

Preferred Certifications and Licenses

• None

Work Environment

• Work in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment

Travel

• Up to 20%, as business needs

Compensation

• Estimated Starting Annual Salary: $158,996.20
• Exact starting salary is determined by merit; seniority; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime
• Eligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary Bonus

Benefits

• 401(k) / 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mental wellbeing resources
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a seated position – 80%
• Speak and hear clearly – 100%
• Lift office products and supplies, up to 20lbs. – 20%
• Stoop, kneel, bend and reach – 10%
• Dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse – 100%