Description:

Are you a talented attorney ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Corporate Counsel to join our fast paced, innovative team.

About us: A Leader in Automotive Specialty Products Marketing and Distribution is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 107+ locations across the country and internationally based in Canada. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing's shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. A Leader in Automotive Specialty Products Marketing and Distribution & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!

The Associate Corporate Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel to ensure that Meyer is always operating within the requirements of the law, offering counsel in response to requests for legal assistance, proactively identifying applicable laws and providing guidance for compliance, and advising the Company to limit risk and liability exposure while supporting and enabling business activities. Must be comfortable with handling a wide variety of business-related legal matters.

Preferred Experience:

2+ years of experience in litigation, commercial and/or corporate/transactional business legal practice.

Education/Certification(s):

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in the State of Indiana, or in a State with reciprocity with Indiana, and able to get licensed within one year.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Grow in knowledge and familiarity of the business of the Company
Manage litigation, including guiding and participating in all aspects of litigation from pre-litigation to final resolution
Review and draft contracts, identify and address risks and liability exposures in contractual relationships and assist to resolve contractual disputes
Stay current with regulatory and legislative developments in industry, business, and commercial spheres to identify future trends and risks affecting the Company
Advise internal clients on compliance matters related to employment, transportation, and commercial regulations among other relevant areas of the law
Assist internal clients in handling commercial disputes, collections and bankruptcies of suppliers or customers of the Company
Perform legal research and analysis to provide advice and solutions to internal clients
Identify potential legal risks associated with commercial transactions, contracts, and business plans
Assist with due diligence for commercial transactions
Documentation and record-keeping
Prepare and file or oversee filing of necessary legal documents as required
All other duties assigned

Requirements:

Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to perform legal research
Understanding of general business practices and processes, either through education or practice
Strong capabilities in investigation, research, and analysis of complex situations
Experience working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
High level of integrity and ethics
Maintain license to practice law
Physical presence in a Meyer office location