Corporate Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide variety of contracts, including customer and vendor agreements, insurance policies, leases, and other critical legal documents.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and management, offering clear, timely guidance aligned with business, financial, operational, and legal objectives.
• Provide support on complex contractual issues, strategic initiatives, litigation, labor & employment matters, and other emerging needs.
• Stay current on federal, state, and industry regulations—particularly DOT, FMCSA, and other applicable requirements—while developing a deep understanding of the businesses you support.
• Develop, refine, and implement policies and standard operating procedures to reduce risk and reinforce compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal strategies align with broader business goals.
• Contribute to the Company’s overall legal strategy, promoting a proactive, solutions-oriented legal culture.
• Guide and manage the resolution of contractual disputes and other legal matters.
• Lead and coordinate work with external legal counsel to support business growth and positive outcomes.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including the management and optimization of the Company’s contract management system.
• Develop strategies to reduce legal exposure for Trinity offices and Agents.
• Maintain oversight of policy documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal developments.
• Participate in special projects and handle other assigned duties as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• Ability to register and maintain a license as in-house counsel in Delaware required; an active Delaware law license is preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience in a corporate setting or law firm.
• Experience in contracts, corporate law, litigation, labor & employment, and compliance strongly preferred.
• Three to five years in the transportation and/or logistics industry highly desirable.