Corporate Counsel @ OmniTRAX, Inc.

Counselwell Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

OmniTRAX, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel to manage rail and transportation contracts and related agreements in alignment with company policy.

In this role you will assist the General Counsel with litigation and employment-related claims, oversee outside counsel, negotiate contracts across purchasing, operations, land services and joint facilities, and coordinate due diligence for acquisitions. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with regulatory and policy

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate rail and transportation-related contracts and agreements according to OmniTRAX policy.
• Assist General Counsel with litigation and employment-related claims.
• Provide periodic updates to management and ownership on legal and railroad issues.
• Review and assist with tariffs, interline rates, and contracts with outside rail entities.
• Create and update contract forms across departments and handle customer issues as needed.
• Perform due diligence for potential acquisitions and purchases.

Job description

The Associate General Counsel ensures rail and other transportation-related documents and agreements are prepared according to OmniTRAX policy. Assists General Counsel with litigation and employment related claims, including primary responsibility for specific claim or litigation matters. Periodic updates to OmniTRAX management and company ownership regarding legal and railroad issues. Negotiates contracts for the managed companies of OmniTRAX, Inc., including, but not limited to, contracts involving purchasing, operating and commercial activities, land services and independent contractors and joint facilities. Reviews and assists Commercial and Operational departments with Railroads’ public tariffs, interline rates, and contracts with outside rail entities. Works with other department attorneys to create and update contract forms within proper processes and software programs for Commercial, Real Estate, Strategic Initiative (M&A), Purchasing, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering, and handle customer issues as needed. Works with other departmental attorneys in performing due diligence activities for potential target acquisitions and purchases. Oversees OmniTRAX contract procurement protocol and provides input for updates and changes to policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts of various OmniTRAX departments to assist with needs and to meet company’s strategic goals. Manages outside counsel working on regulatory matters, litigation, and legal agreements.

The Associate General Counsel demonstrates and adheres to the Company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

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