Legal Specialist
Transport Enterprise Leasing See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- Chattanooga, TN
September 28, 2025
Job Description
Legal Specialist
About Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL):
Step into a career with purpose at Transport Enterprise Leasing LLC (TEL) - a fast-growing, values-driven company with over 20 years of success serving the transportation industry. Headquartered in the scenic Lookout Valley of Chattanooga, TN, and with a state-of-the-art reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN, TEL is more than just an equipment leasing company—we’re a trusted partner to transportation professionals across the country.
Step into a career with purpose at Transport Enterprise Leasing LLC (TEL) - a fast-growing, values-driven company with over 20 years of success serving the transportation industry. Headquartered in the scenic Lookout Valley of Chattanooga, TN, and with a state-of-the-art reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN, TEL is more than just an equipment leasing company—we’re a trusted partner to transportation professionals across the country.
At TEL, we live by the golden rule: treating others the way we want to be treated. That principle guides our faith-based culture and commitment to world-class customer service. We proudly support both Private Fleets and For-Hire Carriers with top-tier equipment and personalized service that sets us apart.
Join a team that’s passionate, innovative, and growing fast. Explore our journey at www.tel360.com and discover how you can be part of something bigger.
About the Role
Join us as a Legal Specialist where you’ll play a key role in supporting our team and driving operational excellence. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is eager to grow professionally. The Legal Specialist is responsible for contract creation for multiple departments. This position actively supports the Legal Department’s mission of building and protecting TEL’s documents and exposure to legal and compliance risk.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure the accurate completion and timely distribution of lease documents and supporting documentation.
- Create cases and tasks via Salesforce to various departments (Fleet Leasing, Lease Purchase, Accounting, Fleet Reconditioning) to complete the lease creation process.
- Be a knowledge base for Legal documents for both internal and external customers.
- Work with IT to build and implement workflows in Epicor as needed to support TEL’s paperless goal.
- Work cooperatively with the Fleet Leasing, Trailer Leasing, and Lease Purchase sales teams to ensure the lease documentation meets the deal structure and goal.
- Provide customers with copies of their lease documents as requested.
- Perform duties as required to support ongoing and improvement projects.
- Provide backup to the Legal Administrator as needed.
- Organizing and archiving legal, lease, case documents.
- Answer incoming calls, provide customer support, or disseminate as appropriate to team members.
- Assemble and provide documentation to Compliance Legal Risk Manager and/or outside counsel to fulfill the needs of ongoing litigation.
- Continuously learn, share, and implement improvements in all processes and responsibilities as needed to enhance effectiveness of providing world class service and support.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with experience in contract creation and legal documentation, preferably within a corporate or leasing environment. They possess strong organizational and communication skills, enabling them to collaborate effectively across departments and support both internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in systems like Salesforce and Epicor, along with a proactive mindset toward process improvement and compliance, is essential for success in this role.
Qualifications
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities with diligent attention to detail.
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion.
- Must work effectively solo and in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
- Experience in Salesforce, DocuSign and KARMAK is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in related field or Highschool diploma/GED with combination of equivalent work experience
- 4+ years’ experience in a legal environment
Benefits:
- 100% employer paid medical (single and family coverage) premiums through BlueCross BlueShield of TN.
- Vision and Dental coverage available
- HSA with $800 annual employer contribution
- Voluntary Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 8-week paid family leave
- Paid time off
- 11 Holidays (including birthday and floating holiday)
- Paid day off on Veterans Day for Veterans
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Profit Sharing (some exclusions apply)
- Retirement Pay Program
- Years of Service Cash Incentive
- Smart Dollar financial wellness program
- Education Reimbursement Program
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Transport Enterprise Leasing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable laws. We also proudly support and encourage applications from veterans.
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