Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.
We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.
Job DescriptionIngram Marine Group is hiring for a Corporate Counsel team member in Nashville, TN. This role provides critical legal services and guidance to all areas of the Company in transactions, litigation, and any other matter that has a legal tie-in. Helps the Assistant General Counsel develop and recommend for implementation new Legal Department policies, procedures, and best practices. Also represents the company in connection with industry and government relations matters.
The Corporate Counsel team member would be responsible for:
- Contributing to the Legal and Claims Team’s mission of delivering high levels of customer service and support on commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters, as well as incident and casualty response efforts when needed
- Interacting with Sales, Logistics, Operations, Accounting & Finance, Information Services, Procurement, and External Services Departments while drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including: inland river transportation agreements, charters, operating agreements, marine services agreements, hold harmless agreements, professional services agreements, SaaS contracts, and licensing agreements
- Developing and negotiating complex commercial agreements related to Ingram’s rapidly growing terminaling, freight-forwarding and brokering business (including international and domestic air, ocean, and trucking)
- Providing concise legal guidance to internal commercial and management clients on legal issues arising anywhere within the Company
- Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance.
- Working knowledge in the following areas: general business law, commercial, and transactional issues.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Able to make sound decisions relating to issues impacting commercial and transaction matters.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Prior experience in a law firm or legal department.
Degree Required: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required; A license to practice law in at least one U.S. state currently in good standing and the ability to secure an in-house license or full license by comity in Tennessee is also required
Years of Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Certification Required: Law license in U.S. jurisdiction (TN preferred)
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- A competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- Generous paid time off benefits
- 401K match upon first day of hire
- Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
- Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program
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Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- License to practice law in at least one U.S. state in good standing
- Ability to secure an in-house license or full license by comity in Tennessee
- Three to five years of experience
- Working knowledge of general business law, commercial law, and transactional matters
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
- Prior experience in a law firm or legal department
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to make sound decisions on commercial and transactional matters
- Tennessee law license
Ingram Barge Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered above‑average for inland river work and commonly described as fair for what the roles demand. The linehaul 'split pay' approach is described as providing steady biweekly checks that help with financial stability.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with a dollar‑for‑dollar company match from the start is emphasized, alongside auto‑enrollment and optional auto‑increase features. The employer match vests after a defined service period.
Ingram Barge Company Insights
What We Do
Ingram Barge Company has been a quality marine transporter on America's inland waterways since 1946, and has grown to become the leading carrier on America’s inland waterways. Ingram Barge has superior customer service; state-of-the-art information systems; and training and safety practices that are second to none. A commitment to continuous improvement involving every associate sets Ingram apart from the competition and provides the best possible service and value for the transportation dollar.
