Corporate Litigation Counsel

Arrive Logistics • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Arrive Logistics is seeking a Corporate Counsel-Litigation to manage a diverse litigation docket, representing the company's interests as both plaintiff and defendant in personal injury, cargo claims, commercial disputes, employment, and other litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong litigation background, experience in transportation law or related fields, and proficiency in all aspects of litigation, including claim workup, discovery, and risk analysis. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external parties, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment.

Requirements

• A J.D. from a recognized U.S. law school (or equivalent).
• An attorney licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, preferably Texas or Illinois.
• 2-3 years of litigation experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in personal injury, cargo claims, commercial disputes, and employment matters.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and issue-spotting skills, including experience drafting pleadings, motions, demand letters, and litigation-related correspondence.
• Experience managing a docket of complex litigation matters simultaneously, from initial workup through resolution.
• Strong moral and ethical compass.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management as well as external partners.
• Ability to work well on a team as well as on your own with little supervision.
• Ability to speak/write clearly, concisely, and articulately, and present to a varied audience.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle numerous tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions, assume responsibility and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transportation law is strongly preferred.
• Experience with contract drafting, review, and commercial transactional matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the company’s litigation docket, including initial claim investigation, reporting, and monitoring.
• Conduct risk analysis and develop litigation strategies in personal injury matters, cargo claims, and employment matters with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.
• Manage the discovery processes, including internal document collection, litigation holds, and coordination of document review with internal parties and outside counsel.
• Manage labor and employment matters, coordinating with HR and outside counsel on employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and advising on employment policies and compliance.
• Maintain litigation tracking systems and provide regular reporting to internal stakeholders on matter status, exposure, and resolution.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Supplemental coverage
• Matching 401(k) program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Office wide engagement activities
• Team events
• Happy hours
• Casual dress code
• Gym membership (LifeStart gym with Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment, and personal training options)
• Free counseling sessions through Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Wellness days
• 100% paid parental leave
• Referral Program
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree