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Ruan Transportation Management Systems · 1 month ago

VP & General Counsel

Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Ruan Transportation Management Systems is seeking a Vice President and General Counsel to oversee legal activities and provide effective legal and business advice to management. The GC will manage legal and claims teams, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Transportation

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide leadership to build and maintain a strong team through effective communications, recruiting, training, coaching, counseling, appraising, rewarding, developing, and succession planning. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Directly provides and/or obtains expert counsel and legal guidance for the company

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Directly handles or oversees the evaluation and potential litigation of automobile and workers' compensation claims

Periodically assists management in evaluating the potential impacts of decisions or courses of action. Anticipates legal issues and helps to estimate and eliminate or mitigate risks

Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares written and oral opinions on the wide variety of legal issues the company faces

Reviews or oversees the legal review, modification, and negotiation of contracts, leases, and other legal documents with other business leaders as needed

Conducts or oversees various internal investigations as needed

Participates in enterprise level risk management, including the review, purchase, and analysis of insurance policies

Judges the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, works with business leaders to define legal and litigation strategy and settlements of disputes where warranted

Keeps abreast of and effectively informs the company of legislative changes and common law developments impacting the company

Participates in the definition, development, and drafting of corporate policies, procedures, and programs

Oversees the selection, retention, management, and evaluation of outside legal counsel as needed

Provide oversight of corporate governance issues

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required

Qualification

Legal expertiseContract negotiationRisk managementCorporate governanceTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in the state of Iowa or ability to obtain such license

Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with significant experience in a corporate legal environment

Experience managing a legal team and providing leadership

Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and litigation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide sound legal advice

Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing legal risks

Experience with compliance and regulatory matters

Ability to work collaboratively with business leaders and other stakeholders

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Company

Ruan Transportation Management Systems

About Ruan Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

Founded in 1932