Senior Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Kenco Management Services LLC Full time
Job Description

About the Position

This role oversees and manages the provision of legal services for Kenco's logistics/warehousing division, ensuring maximum protection of the company's legal rights and maintaining operations within the limits prescribed by law.

As a key member of the legal team, you will provide strategic guidance, consultation, and support to senior internal and external stakeholders on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel and guidance to the Board, Executive Leadership, and applicable stakeholders on legal matters relevant to a third-party logistics/warehousing focused company.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and manage customer, vendor, and other commercial contracts, agreements, statements of work, amendments, addendums, with a focus on limitation of liability, insurance, indemnification, risk, term and termination, lien rights, inventory management, financing, force majeure, and other similar concepts as they relate to the third-party logistics/warehousing industry.
  • Anticipate, identify, and counsel key stakeholders to develop legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of great political, public relations, or financial risk or significance, and with limited time for assessing alternatives.
  • Review, research, interpret, and prepare both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
  • Draft, review, and approve policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
  • Review contracts, leases, and other legal documents; research legal issues and recommend revisions as necessary.
  • Represent or oversee the representation of Kenco in judicial and administrative proceedings pertaining to logistics/warehousing matters, and in negotiations when applicable.
  • May supervise legal work of other paralegals, legal specialists, and outside counsel; consults on difficult or sensitive issues.
  • Provide training to the leadership group on various legal issues through written direction and meetings.
  • Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in applicable laws for Kenco and its customers.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited university; member of an associated State Bar preferred.
  • 3-5 years' experience creating, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts required.
  • 1-3 years' direct experience with third-party logistics/warehousing preferred.
  • Experience with contract management system preferred.
  • Strong negotiating skills required.
  • Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to applicable stakeholders on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
  • Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and consultants.
  • Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
  • Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact all facets of Kenco policy and operations.
  • Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Kenco policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.
  • Knowledge of contract law.
  • Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
  • Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures.
  • Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
  • Knowledge of community legal resources.

Competencies

  • Collaborative Leadership – Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others; sees connection to larger purposes.
  • Communicate for Impact – Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
  • Customer Relationship Building – Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas.
  • Financial Acumen – Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned.
  • Leading Change – Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organization's long-term goals. Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity, and persistence, even under adversity.
  • Leading People – Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
  • Strategic Agility – Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

  • This position is expected to travel approximately 10% - 25%.
  • A passport is not required, but recommended.

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