Corporate Counsel

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGA well-established organization continuing to invest in the growth and evolution of its legal functionA collaborative, business-focused environment where Legal works closely with leaders across the organizationYou will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as a key member of a lean legal teamA role with meaningful visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of legal mattersAn organization that values sound judgment, responsiveness, practical problem-solving, and a team-first mindsetA strong opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working closely with the business and wants to have a tangible impact beyond traditional legal reviewWHAT THEY OFFER YOUDirect partnership and mentorship from the General Counsel with significant exposure to senior business leadersAn opportunity to own meaningful legal matters rather than operating as another layer within a large legal departmentBroad exposure across commercial contracts, legal operations, employment matters, litigation management, and general corporate legal needsThe ability to help shape contracting strategy, templates, playbooks, processes, and policies as the organization continues to scaleA highly business-facing role where Legal is expected to help the organization move forward while appropriately managing riskStrong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, PTO, disability coverage, and 401(k) matchingOpportunity to build your career within a growing organization where initiative, judgment, and a willingness to take ownership are valuedWHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANTThis is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to move beyond simply reviewing contracts and become a true legal advisor to the business.As Corporate Counsel, you will take independent ownership of a broad portfolio of commercial agreements involving the organization's agent network, carriers, vendors, and other business partners. You will be trusted to assess risk, negotiate terms, provide practical guidance to non-legal stakeholders, and help structure agreements that protect the organization without unnecessarily slowing down the business.Just as importantly, this person will help the General Counsel continue to scale the legal function. That includes improving contract processes, developing playbooks and templates, creating greater consistency around negotiation standards, and helping establish a more efficient contract lifecycle.The environment will reward someone who is comfortable taking ownership, making decisions, managing competing priorities, and jumping into whatever legal issue is most important to the business that day.WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FORIndependently draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreementsLead negotiations involving agent agreements, carrier agreements, vendor agreements, settlement agreements, NDAs, amendments, and related contractsAssess contractual and business risk and clearly communicate potential exposure and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholdersServe as a primary legal contact for external agents, carriers, vendors, and other business partners during negotiationsPartner directly with the General Counsel on contract strategy, legal policy, and broader business mattersWork closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other functions to structure commercially practical agreementsDevelop and maintain contract templates, negotiation guidelines, and playbooks to create consistency and scalabilityImprove processes surrounding contract intake, drafting, approval, execution, and recordkeepingProvide oversight and mentorship to paralegal or contract administration resourcesSupport litigation management, legal research, employment matters, transactional work, and other needs across the legal departmentBalance multiple high-priority matters while exercising sound independent legal judgmentTHE BACKGROUND THAT FITSJuris Doctor from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice law and in good standingNorth Carolina Bar admission preferred, or the ability to become admitted through applicable reciprocity/comity3+ years of relevant legal experience with meaningful commercial contract drafting and negotiation responsibilityExperience may come from an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination of bothStrong commercial instincts and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectivesComfortable independently negotiating agreements and advising business stakeholdersAbility to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal audiencesStrong organizational judgment with the ability to prioritize competing matters in a fast-moving environmentTransportation, logistics, or related industry exposure is beneficial but not requiredEmployment law experience is a plusEntrepreneurial, self-directed mindset with a willingness to operate beyond narrowly defined responsibilitiesCollaborative, low-ego approach and a genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves as part of a lean legal teamLOCATIONCharlotte, NCReference: 70046