Counsel / senior counsel law litigation

Robinson is seeking a dynamic Senior Counsel - Litigation to play a pivotal role in managing a diverse litigation portfolio, advising on HR and employment law matters, and serving as a trusted legal partner across our global business units. This is more than just a legal role - it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of process innovation, including the integration of AI and legal tech to transform how we work.

If you're ready to bring your proactive mindset and exceptional communication skills to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to connectwith you.

In this role, you will work on-site from the Eden Prairie office with your peers 3-4 days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions.

Support the management of a high-volume litigation docket, including case tracking, overseeing outside counsel, developing case strategy, coordinating discovery, and evaluating legal risk across a range of civil lawsuits

Assist with pre-litigation strategy, discovery, and document review

Evaluate legal claims and litigation risk across departments and provide input on dispute resolution strategy

Provide day-to-day employment law advice and business expertise to Human Resources and business partners, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Conduct research and risk assessments on employee-related matters including accommodations, terminations, investigations, and wage/hour issues

Offer legal counsel to C.Robinson employees on a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, compliance, privacy, and operational matters

Translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-focused guidance

Collaborate with legal operations and Technology to evaluate, implement, and improve AI-driven tools and workflows to support litigation and internal legal processes

Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks, optimize document management, and improve legal efficiency using AI and analytics

Law degree from an accredited college or university

Active license to practice law in at least one U.Minimum 5-7 years of licensed legal experience in litigation

Ability to travel 15-20% nationally

Prior experience working at a law firm, preferably in litigation practice, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple client matters and deliver high-quality legal work in a deadline-driven environment

Experience supporting or managing litigation at scale (multi-jurisdictional or high-volume)

Understanding of employment law and compliance across multiple states

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of Programs

Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with legal and non-legal teams

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing complex legal matters from intake through resolution while exercising sound judgment and prioritizing business needs

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. EOE\Disabled\Veteran

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. Three medical plans which include

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid observed holidays

2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.Paid time off to volunteer in your community

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.