Corporate Litigation Counsel
Arrive Logistics
Legal
Austin, TX, USA
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 find your home at Arrive 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 booming city of Austin, TX – we are in a convenient location close to the airport and downtown.
- Park your car for free on site!
- Start your morning with a specialty drink from our fully stocked coffee bar, Broker’s Brew.
- Sweat it out with the team at our onsite gym.
- 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.