Job Details
About the role:
As a Legal Contract Analyst, you will fulfill a vital role within TQL's Legal Department, as a subject-matter-expert ensuring all transportation contracts maximize business opportunities while minimizing risk to TQL.
What's in it for you:
- $52,100 - $81,800 base salary
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match
- Advancement opportunities within structured career paths
- Up to $5,000/yr in tuition reimbursement
- We win wherever we go - Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America's Best Employers (2022)
What you'll be doing:- Support sales and support teams by analyzing, revising and negotiating all customer, vendor, real estate and carrier contracts
- Review, revise, and negotiate contracts in order to meet TQL's established risk tolerance levels - these contracts may include, without limitation, customer contracts, carrier contracts, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other contract related documents
- Communicate the status of contract negotiations and revisions with members of other teams; including sales, carrier services, operational sales, legal, purchasing, IT and sales management
- Conduct research on transportation contracting trends and applicable clauses
- Proactively consider and recommend terms for various types of contracts
- Attend and participate in training conducted or recommended by TQL attorneys
- Produce reports, feedback, surveys, and negotiation notes requested by TQL attorneys
What you need:- Bachelor's degree required
- Exemplary attention to detail
- Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of the internet for business, contractual and legal research
- Basic understanding of common contractual provisions, e.g. indemnification, termination, insurance, venue selection, governing law and limitation of liability
- Excellent understanding of the transportation and freight industry
- Basic understanding of cargo claims, the CARMACK Amendment, bills of lading, risk to freight brokers under the theories of vicarious liability and negligent hiring/selection
Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45245