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J.B. Hunt Transport Assistant Corporate Counsel, Contracts in Lowell, Arkansas
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for working with high-level business leaders to negotiate, draft, review, and mitigate risk in complex agreements, and providing general legal advice to executive leadership.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing and independent management of all contracting activities, including negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex contracts and contract-related documents with high-level executive exposure, such as transportation agreements, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, etc.
Track status of contract negotiation from initial draft to execution, providing updates to leadership and other internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including high-level business leaders, on a wide variety of legal matters, including risk and control issues; provide support on commercial concerns, negotiations, and regulatory issues across a broad range of legal subjects.
Advise high-level business leaders on contractual legal matters, demonstrating independent problem-solving ability and decision-making skills.
Research and continuously learn in order to stay abreast of current and evolving laws and regulations applicable to the Company and industry.
Ensure contractual obligations comply with the Company’s polices and business practices and the industry's regulations, concepts, practices, standards, and procedures.
Use legal knowledge, independent judgment, and creativity to recommend alternative solutions to contract and legal issues.
Review and summarize complex legacy legal agreements and provide clear advice as to Company obligations and interpretation of source documents.
Maintain ongoing awareness of practical and legal implications and consequences of provisions in legacy agreements to avoid similar risk in future agreements in an effort to continuously improve negotiation strategies and quality of agreements.
Draft internal memorandum clearly and concisely summarizing and explaining complex contractual terms, legal issues, and business risks for review by high-level business leaders, including c-suite executives.
Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications :
Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in at least one jurisdiction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Admission to the Arkansas Bar
Experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing transportation and software/information technology agreements
Experience with real estate transactions and contracts
Experience working in a corporate legal environment/department
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Experience in the transportation industry
At least 2 years of relevant experience (post law school)
Excellent project management skills, writing skills, listening and oral communications skills, diplomacy, finesse and interpersonal skills
Strong business judgment and skill in distinguishing between high and low priority legal issues
Ability to effectively communicate with and influence business leaders at all levels of the organization
Ability to make independent, time-sensitive decisions, showing strong business judgment
Ability to prioritize legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals
Strong attention to detail in high-stress and high-stakes negotiations
Proficient active listening skills
Self-motivation
Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Education:
GED (Required), Doctorate: Law (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience:
Legal
Job Opening ID:
00550617 Assistant Corporate Counsel, Contracts (Open)
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.
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