Corporate Litigation Counsel

What You'll Do

• Report directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel of the company.
• Manage and coordinate the company’s litigation docket, including initial claim investigation, reporting, and monitoring.
• Conduct risk analysis and develop litigation strategies in personal injury matters, cargo claims, and employment matters with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.
• Manage the discovery processes, including internal document collection, litigation holds, and coordination of document review with internal parties and outside counsel.
• Manage labor and employment matters, coordinating with HR and outside counsel on employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and advising on employment policies and compliance.
• Maintain litigation tracking systems and provide regular reporting to internal stakeholders on matter status, exposure, and resolution.

Qualifications

A J.D. from a recognized U.S. law school (or equivalent).
An attorney licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, preferably Texas or Illinois.
2-3 years of litigation experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in personal injury, cargo claims, commercial disputes, and employment matters.
Experience in transportation law is strongly preferred.
Located in Austin, TX or another company office in the U.S. (Chicago, Tampa, Phoenix, St. Paul or Columbus).
Strong legal research, drafting, and issue-spotting skills, including experience drafting pleadings, motions, demand letters, and litigation-related correspondence.
Experience with contract drafting, review, and commercial transactional matters is a plus.
Strong legal fundamentals and knowledge of legal best practices, with the ability to be flexible and tailor approach and messaging to different audiences and circumstances.
Experience managing a docket of complex litigation matters simultaneously, from initial workup through resolution.
Strong moral and ethical compass
Willingness to learn and grow with the company
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management as well as external partners
Ability to work well on a team as well as on your own with little supervision
Ability to speak/write clearly, concisely, and articulately, and present to a varied audience
Ability to prioritize work and handle numerous tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make independent decisions, assume responsibility and exercise good judgment

The Perks of Working With Us

Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage.
Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
Build relationships and find your home at Arrive through our Employee Resource Groups.
Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
Work in the booming city of Austin, TX – we are in a convenient location close to the airport and downtown.
Park your car for free on site!
Start your morning with a specialty drink from our fully stocked coffee bar, Broker’s Brew.
Sweat it out with the team at our onsite gym.
Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.