IntroductionOverview
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.
Responsibilities
- Contract Management: review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements; review and negotiate vendor contracts with consultants, software providers, facility suppliers, and others; support customer on-boarding efforts.
- Real Estate: coordinate with outside counsel to review and negotiate facility lease agreements; assist with lease interpretation and resolution of facility issues with legal implications.
- Labor and Employment: 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.
- Corporate Governance / Litigation: 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.
- The wage range for this position is $92,700.00-$139,060.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and bar admission to practice law Required
- Bachelor's Degree Required
Experience Qualifications
- 1+ years work experience in transportation, trade law, labor law or in-house corporate law - Preferred
- 1+ years work experience in real estate law or labor and employment law - Preferred
- 1+ years experience with drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract and service agreements - Required
Skills and Abilities
- 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)
Licenses and Certifications
- ATT-JD - Attorney Upon Hire Required
- Bar Admission Upon Hire Required
- Licensed Attorney (varies by state) Upon Hire Required
Other Skills We Hope to See:
- 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!
What AIT Can Offer You
In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.
