Assistant General Counsel

Quality Carriers•Tampa, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC®) is a premier transportation solutions company in North America. QC and its subsidiaries provide expertise in bulk liquid chemical, intermodal and dry bulk transportation, logistics management, tractor and trailer repair and maintenance, commercial tank wash services, and more. QC has built a reputation for safety, reliability, honesty, quality, and industry expertise by providing top of the line transportation solutions for industry leading manufacturers. We are looking for an energetic and reliable Assistant General Counsel to join our team in Tampa, FL. We are a dynamic, stable and growing company. We have great long term career opportunities across our headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations. If you want to join the industry leader and make a difference, please consider this opportunity and apply at QCinc.com.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Keen attention to detail
Flexibility and the ability to pivot from daily plans to managing unexpected priorities
Interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and convey legal decisions to business leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
2-5 years’ experience as an attorney, ideally with prior in-house or transactional law roles
Strong academic background and a J.D. from an accredited law school
Must be licensed and in good standing in at least one state - if not FL, then must be eligible to be certified as an Authorized House Counsel

Nice To Haves

Union/Labor law knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to transportation service agreements, purchase agreements, software service agreements, and property leases.
Managing pre-litigation and litigation matters, including correspondence and strategy planning with general counsel and outside counsel.
Advising the business with regard to regulatory and compliance matters in the fields of transportation, environmental, labor and human resources.
Providing counsel in connection with human resources, employee relations, independent contractor issues and employee benefits matters.
Direct management of employment-related disputes, including drafting position statements and attending mediation sessions.
Reviewing and providing feedback and approval on company training programs.
Management and oversight of contract management software.
Supporting the General Counsel in connection with other strategic projects and initiatives.