General Counsel

Western Express; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Express, Inc. is seeking a General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to the company on all legal matters.

This role will involve managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and advising on strategic business initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing corporate governance, drafting commercial agreements, managing outside counsel, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state (prefer Tennessee).
• 10-15 years of progressive legal experience in corporate law.
• Experience in transportation/logistics industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, litigation, regulatory, and employment law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all legal affairs of Western Express, Inc., including corporate governance, contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to the executive leadership team and board of directors on all legal and strategic issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including transportation contracts, vendor agreements, and real estate leases.
• Manage and direct outside counsel effectively, overseeing litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal guidance and support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to the transportation industry and advise the company on potential impacts.
• Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio and protect its legal interests.
• Oversee and advise on all employment law matters, including policies, investigations, and disputes.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across all areas of the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity & ethics

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Law license in at least one U.S. state (prefer Tennessee)

Job description

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture.

The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive.

Job Summary

Western Express, Inc. is seeking a General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to the company on all legal matters. This role will involve managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and advising on strategic business initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all legal affairs of Western Express, Inc., including corporate governance, contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to the executive leadership team and board of directors on all legal and strategic issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including transportation contracts, vendor agreements, and real estate leases.
• Manage and direct outside counsel effectively, overseeing litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal guidance and support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to the transportation industry and advise the company on potential impacts.
• Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio and protect its legal interests.
• Oversee and advise on all employment law matters, including policies, investigations, and disputes.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across all areas of the business.

Job Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state, preferably Tennessee.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive legal experience, with a significant portion in a corporate legal department or law firm specializing in corporate law.
• Proven experience in the transportation or logistics industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and employment law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.

Our Core Values

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