Senior Legal Counsel, Transportation Services

Role Overview

The Senior Legal Counsel for Transportation Services is responsible for providing legal support for the Moving Services division with a specific focus on, Transportation law, and Van Line Agent relationships. The role will support the Litigation Manager and HHG paralegal on HHG claims and legal matters. The Senior Legal Counsel, Transportation Services will also represent SIRVA in the industry as a speaker and presenter at local, regional, and national HHG industry events. With direct oversight from the VP & General Counsel, the Attorney is also responsible for researching and providing general guidance on legal issues related to the business operations.

*This position is open to being filled as a virtual/hybrid role in the mid-west, with the requirement to travel to our Fort Wayne, Indiana office monthly or bimonthly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead resource on transportation law, and Van Line Agent relationship matters. Provide general legal and contract support for SIRVA moving practices and procedures on legal compliance for SIRVA internal teams including Military, Corporate, Consumer, International Shipping. Support alternative transportation activities and product development. Act as a resource for Transportation law, International HHG matters, Franchise Law, and HHG Tariff legal matters.
• Work directly with Van Line Agents on Van line related matters in support of Van Line leadership; Participates in Industry functions including preparing and presenting legal updates to the industry groups
• Draft, review and negotiate moving related supplier and other moving business services agreements
• Provide general corporate legal support for corporate matters including Real Estate matters, intellectual property law, marketing and publication review, and being a resource to other departments, attending meetings to discuss, contract management, contract process, best practices, document retention policy and privacy and compliance matters. Assisting on M&A and Financing Transactions
• Manages the HHG and corporate Litigation Manager

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Licensed Attorney in at least one state required
• Juris Doctor required

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney in a corporate environment required
• Minimum 5 years' experience with contract management/development required
• Knowledge of Transportation law preferred
• Knowledge of employment law preferred
• Household Goods industry knowledge preferred
• Ability to research, read and summarize and consult on laws and regulations
• Ability to assess risk and develop business-oriented solutions and guidance that ensure legal compliance
• Contract and Policy drafting experience preferred
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills -- Ability to interact and work with multiple stake holders, outside counsel/business owners, a union type environment and internal teams
• Professional demeanor (ability to work with counsel and clients- internal and external)
• Must be able to work independently
• Excellent plain English legal writing skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to identify and explain issues quickly and succinctly
• Strong project management, analytical, writing and research skills
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information
• Knowledge of ability to use legal research courses, including electronic research tools and internet searches

At Sirva, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, we provide the following salary information for this position:

• Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel, Transportation Services
• Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000 USD
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Employer HSA Match, Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, ID Theft Protection Plan and more. Benefits are based on employment status and may not be available for temporary or part-time employees

Salary ranges may vary based on location, market conditions, and other factors such as experience and qualifications. The final compensation will be determined during the hiring process based on these considerations.

For positions available outside the United States, salaries will take into account local currency and market conditions, which may differ from the USD salary range. If you have any questions about salary or benefits, we encourage you to ask during the hiring process.

Sirva Worldwide, Inc. provides HR and mobility professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve the best possible relocation for talent, and for the companies that move them. As a leading global relocation management and moving services company, we bring together personalized program solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform businesses of any size and empower talent moving to their next opportunity. From corporate relocation and household goods to home sale and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (including Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, Sirva Mortgage and Smartbox) provide everything needed to move talent and deliver experience.

At Sirva, we're committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas. New ideas lead to innovation and excellence. Our approach to diversity, equality and inclusion is driven by a commitment to these values and a belief that diversity makes our company stronger.

Sirva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sirva also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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