Associate Corporate Counsel

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• Education Qualifications: Juris Doctor and bar admission to practice law; Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience Qualifications: 1+ years work experience in transportation, trade law, labor law or in-house corporate law; 1+ years work experience in real estate law or labor and employment law; 1+ years experience with drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract and service agreements.

Skills And Abilities

• Written and oral communication skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Attentive listening skills and the ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deliverables.
• An interest in transportation and trade law.
• General Computer Skills.

Wage Range

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

What AIT Can Offer You

• Bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).
• Additional benefits such as paid parental leave, pet insurance, and company holidays.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.