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Roadrunner Transportation Services

Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • $115,000 - $125,000/year
  • Downers Grove, IL
January 31, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

The position will report to the Senior Vice President of Human Capital & Legal and requires a skilled and well-rounded individual who can support the firm on a broad range of risk, compliance, and insurance matters.  Candidates MUST have experience working in the LTL industry.

Critical Job Functions:

  • Provide legal guidance on business transactions, litigation, contracts, risk management, and compliance matters.
  • Draft, review, and/or negotiate a broad range of documents, including third-party contracts, non-disclosure agreements, insurance contracts and other documents relevant to Roadrunner’s business activities
  • Identify and evaluate legal risks within U.S. operations, researching and interpreting existing and emerging laws to guide informed business decisions and risk assessments
  • Provide employment litigation support, conduct fact investigation, manage discovery requests, review litigation filings, participate in mediation and settlement negotiations.
  • Provide advice and counsel on employment related issues including but not limited to recruiting, wage & hour compliance, employee relations, performance management, discipline and terminations, workplace investigations, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence and discrimination, and compensation and benefits.
  • At least three (3) years of experience working as an attorney in the LTL industry.
  • Strong knowledge of US employment laws, contract law, and corporate governance.
  • Must be well-versed in insurance and reviewing agreements.
  • Litigation and contracts experience is preferred.
  • Must have intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office that allows for efficient administration of programs.
  • Strong communication (written and oral) and collaboration skills working with multiple external and internal contacts including site / business contacts, Payroll, IT, Recruiting, and Legal.
  • Must be a self-starter, extremely detail oriented, able to work independently and in a team environment, regularly meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Compensation:

  • The anticipated compensation for this role is $115,000 - $125,000 per year.

Benefits:

  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace.  Join us today to grow your career!

We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

Additional Requirements:Summary:Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Attorney to join our award-winning team of freight transportation experts!

Roadrunner’s Smart Long Haul is revolutionizing the industry with significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent and efficient direct routing. A Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner is an LTL industry leader on the rise.

As a long-haul, metro-to-metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than $400 million in revenue, the company’s Smart Long-Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably.

If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today!

Salary
  • $115,000 - $125,000/year


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