Associate Corporate Counsel

AIT Worldwide Logistics•Itasca, IL

About The Position

The Associate Corporate Counsel will provide key legal support to the organization across a wide array of areas, including contract management, real estate, labor and employment, corporate governance, and litigation support, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and bar admission to practice law
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years experience with drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract and service agreements
Written and oral communication skills, with a high attention to detail. (High proficiency)
Attentive listening skills and the ability to learn quickly (High proficiency)
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deliverables (High proficiency)
An interest in transportation and trade law (High proficiency)
General Computer Skills (High proficiency)
ATT-JD - Attorney Upon Hire
Bar Admission Upon Hire
Licensed Attorney (varies by state) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

1+ years work experience in transportation, trade law, labor law or in-house corporate law
1+ years work experience in real estate law or labor and employment law
A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements.
Review and negotiate vendor contracts with consultants, software providers, facility suppliers, and others.
Support customer on-boarding efforts.
Coordinate with outside counsel to review and negotiate facility lease agreements.
Assist with lease interpretation and resolution of facility issues with legal implications.
Support AIT Human Resources with legal inquiries regarding past, present, and future employees.
Assist with the drafting and maintenance of employment agreements and labor policies.
Provide guidance on the interpretation of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants.
Provide support for corporate information requests from internal and external requesting parties.
Assist with ongoing litigation and discovery requests.
Draft demand letters and help facilitate the collection of unpaid invoices.