What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Corporate Counsel position at MEYER DISTRIBUTING INC?
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Join Our Dynamic team: Associate Corporate Counsel
Are you a talented attorney ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Corporate Counsel to join our fast paced, innovative team.
About us: Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 107 locations across the country and internationally based in Canada. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing’s shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500 top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!
The Associate Corporate Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel to ensure that Meyer is always operating within the requirements of the law, offering counsel in response to requests for legal assistance, proactively identifying applicable laws and providing guidance for compliance, and advising the Company to limit risk and liability exposure while supporting and enabling business activities. Must be comfortable with handling a wide variety of business-related legal matters.
Preferred Experience:
- 2 years of experience in litigation, commercial and/or corporate/transactional business legal practice.
Education/Certification(s):
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Indiana, or in a State with reciprocity with Indiana, and able to get licensed within one year.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Grow in knowledge and familiarity of the business of the Company
- Manage litigation, including guiding and participating in all aspects of litigation from pre-litigation to final resolution
- Review and draft contracts, identify and address risks and liability exposures in contractual relationships and assist to resolve contractual disputes
- Stay current with regulatory and legislative developments in industry, business, and commercial spheres to identify future trends and risks affecting the Company
- Advise internal clients on compliance matters related to employment, transportation, and commercial regulations among other relevant areas of the law
- Assist internal clients in handling commercial disputes, collections and bankruptcies of suppliers or customers of the Company
- Perform legal research and analysis to provide advice and solutions to internal clients
- Identify potential legal risks associated with commercial transactions, contracts, and business plans
- Assist with due diligence for commercial transactions
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Prepare and file or oversee filing of necessary legal documents as required
- All other duties assigned
Benefits & Other Incentives:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401K with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid personal days
- Employee Discount
- Casual dress
- Work/life balance
- Paid orientation and training
- Introductory and annual reviews
- Direct deposit
- Bi-weekly paydays on Wednesdays
- Other Meyer Perks: Local merchant discounts, cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc.
- Stable employment with a growing company that offers opportunities for advancement
- And much more!
Requirements:
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to perform legal research
- Understanding of general business practices and processes, either through education or practice
- Strong capabilities in investigation, research, and analysis of complex situations
- Experience working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
- High level of integrity and ethics
- Maintain license to practice law
- Physical presence in a Meyer office location
Why Join us:
- Be a part of an innovative company with a strong commitment to professional growth.
- Work alongside a collaborative and supportive team.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A dynamic work environment where your input truly makes an impact.
If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in a fast paced, high growth organization, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today!
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