American Industrial Transport - AITX
Corporate Counsel
American Industrial Transport - AITX, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Corporate Counsel – American Industrial Transport (AITX)
Location:
Chicago |
Department:
Legal |
Reports To:
SVP Legal, Compliance & Risk Management |
FSLA Status:
Exempt
Base pay range:
$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Job Summary Reporting to the SVP of Legal, Compliance & Risk Management, the Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to and will partner closely with the Commercial, Portfolio and Operations Departments to draft and negotiate Master Lease Agreements, Riders, Amendments and third‑party agreements while ensuring the company’s interests are protected and aligned with AITX’s business objectives.
Job Duties
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to, Master Lease Agreements, Riders, Amendments, third‑party agreements, RFPs, Letters of Intent, Confidentiality Agreements, Licensing Agreements, etc.
Perform redlines and negotiate all legal documents.
Review work performed by the Contract Specialists.
Conduct legal research in various areas of the law, relevant industry laws, rules and regulations.
Provide support to the Sr. Directors of Legal, Compliance and Risk Management with insurance claims/loss incidents related to damage, product liability, accidents, and workers’ compensation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the Legal Department.
Experience, Job Requirements and Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.
Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience with a focus on contract drafting, review and negotiation.
In‑house Counsel, Transportation or Rail Fleet sector experience preferred but not required.
Self‑motivator with demonstrated experience for attention to detail, written and oral communication, organization, multi‑tasking, teamwork, and adherence to tight deadlines.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and legal research skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
Desire to gain in‑depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
EEO Statement This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, AITX will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
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Chicago |
Department:
Legal |
Reports To:
SVP Legal, Compliance & Risk Management |
FSLA Status:
Exempt
Base pay range:
$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Job Summary Reporting to the SVP of Legal, Compliance & Risk Management, the Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to and will partner closely with the Commercial, Portfolio and Operations Departments to draft and negotiate Master Lease Agreements, Riders, Amendments and third‑party agreements while ensuring the company’s interests are protected and aligned with AITX’s business objectives.
Job Duties
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to, Master Lease Agreements, Riders, Amendments, third‑party agreements, RFPs, Letters of Intent, Confidentiality Agreements, Licensing Agreements, etc.
Perform redlines and negotiate all legal documents.
Review work performed by the Contract Specialists.
Conduct legal research in various areas of the law, relevant industry laws, rules and regulations.
Provide support to the Sr. Directors of Legal, Compliance and Risk Management with insurance claims/loss incidents related to damage, product liability, accidents, and workers’ compensation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the Legal Department.
Experience, Job Requirements and Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.
Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience with a focus on contract drafting, review and negotiation.
In‑house Counsel, Transportation or Rail Fleet sector experience preferred but not required.
Self‑motivator with demonstrated experience for attention to detail, written and oral communication, organization, multi‑tasking, teamwork, and adherence to tight deadlines.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and legal research skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
Desire to gain in‑depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
EEO Statement This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, AITX will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
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