Corporate Litigation Counsel

• 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

• 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

Experience with contract drafting, review, and commercial transactional matters is a plus

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage
• Matching 401(k) program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours
• Casual dress code
• Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL
• LifeStart gym in office building with Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options
• Free counseling sessions through Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days
• 100% paid parental leave
• Referral Program
• Relocation assistance