Associate Counsel

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

Outline

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

Summary

Priority1 is seeking Associate Counsel to assist with all legal aspects of our business. Associate Counsel will be responsible for identifying and responding to legal risks within the organization and helping with dispute resolution, internal investigations, managing in-house and outside litigation, and helping draft policies and procedures for multiple departments.

Overview & Job Description

• The Associate Counsel will be part of a fast paced and growing company
• Responsibilities include timely delivery of quality legal advice and service to support internal clients on a broad range of domestic and international legal issues, including: 
  • In-house and outsourced litigation
  • Insurance law and risk management
  • Transportation law
• Managing relationships with company leaders to encourage and continue proactive use of internal legal counsel
• Providing leadership in the development, updating and implementation of compliance and other legal/risk training as needed for management and staff, including internal policies, privacy/data protection
• Continuous development of subject matter expertise as requested by the General Counsel.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• JD degree from accredited law school and currently admitted to practice law in at least one (1) state within the U. S. (Arkansas preferred)
• 3+ years of legal experience within a private law firm, corporate law department or related experience and training
• Substantial litigation experience as lead counsel
• Little Rock based
• Experience in transportation industry preferred
• Experience handling freight claims preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual Employer contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email [email protected].

Physical Requirements: 

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Travel is not required regularly, but may be needed from time to time for work-related duties or training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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