Corporate Litigation Counsel

Who We Are

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we’re building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual, and collaborative environment.

Who We Want

Arrive Logistics’ Corporate Counsel-Litigation owns and manages 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 Corporate Counsel-Litigation will have a strong litigation background with experience in transportation law or related fields and all aspects of litigation including initial claim workup, discovery, and risk analysis. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working closely with internal stakeholders, outside parties, be meticulously detail oriented, and can work independently in a hyper-growth, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Report directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel of the company.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in transportation law is strongly preferred.
• Located in Austin, TX or another company office in the U.S. (Chicago, Tampa, Phoenix, St. Paul or Columbus).
• Strong legal research, drafting, and issue-spotting skills, including experience drafting pleadings, motions, demand letters, and litigation-related correspondence.
• Experience with contract drafting, review, and commercial transactional matters is a plus.
• Strong legal fundamentals and knowledge of legal best practices, with the ability to be flexible and tailor approach and messaging to different audiences and circumstances.
• 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

The Perks of Working With Us

• Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage.
• Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
• Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
• Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
• Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
• Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
• Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
• Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
• Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
• Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.

The base salary range for this position is $137K - $150K, plus bonus and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the pay range for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training.

Your Arrive Experience

When we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos.

Notice:

To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact [email protected] for verification.