Vice President - Transaction Counsel

About the Position

Transaction Counsel oversees and manages primarily the provision of legal services for Kenco’s logistics / warehousing division to ensure maximum protection of the company’s legal rights and to maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by law.

Provides strategic guidance, consultation, and support to senior internal and external stakeholders on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues.

Counsel will work within the larger legal guidance provided by General Counsel to Kenco but will specialize in representing and supporting Kenco Logistic Services (KLS) and Fleet Services (KFS).

Functions

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to the Board, Executive Leadership, and applicable stakeholders on legal matters relevant to a third-party logistics / warehousing focused company
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage customer, vendor, and other commercial contracts, agreements, statements of work, amendments, addendums, with a focus on limitation of liability, insurance, indemnification, risk, term and termination, lien rights, inventory management, financing, force majeure, and other similar concepts as they relate to the third-party logistics / warehousing industry.
• Anticipate, identify, and counsel key stakeholders to develop legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of great political, public relations, or financial risk or significance, and with limited time for assessing alternatives.
• Review, research, interpret, and prepare both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
• Draft, review, and approve policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
• Review contracts, leases, and other legal documents; research legal issues and recommend revisions as necessary.
• Represent or oversee the representation of Kenco in judicial and administrative proceedings pertaining to logistics / warehousing matters, and in negotiations when applicable.
• May supervise legal work of other paralegals, legal specialists, and outside counsel; consults on difficult or sensitive issues.
• Provide training to the leadership group on various legal issues through written direction and meetings.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in applicable laws for Kenco and its customers.
• Other applicable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university; member of an associated State Bar preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience creating, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts required.
• 1-3 years’ direct experience with third-party logistics / warehousing preferred.
• Experience with contract management system preferred
• Strong negotiating skills required.
• Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to applicable stakeholders on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and consultants.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
• Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact all facets of Kenco policy and operations.
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of Kenco policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Knowledge of financial / business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of community legal resources.

Competencies

Collaborative Leadership Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others;

sees connection to larger purposes.

• Communicate for Impact Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
• Customer Relationship Building Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas.
• Financial Acumen Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned.
• Leading Change Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organization’s long-term goals.

Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity, and persistence, even under adversity.

• Leading People Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Strategic Agility Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 10% - 25%.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

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