What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at DB Schenker?
Introduction
Since 1983, USA Truck has grown into a leading North American transportation provider. Through innovation, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to safety and service, we continue to deliver value to our customers and opportunities to our people.
USA Truck delivers capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer base throughout North America. Our Over The Road and Logistics divisions blend an extensive portfolio of asset and asset-light services, offering a balanced approach to supply chain management including management services.
We offer specialized transportation services, including dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, over-dimensional, and power only, and engineered solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role will primarily focus on contract review, drafting, negotiation, and providing general legal support across various business units. This person will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Since 1983, USA Truck has grown into a leading North American transportation provider. Through innovation, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to safety and service, we continue to deliver value to our customers and opportunities to our people.
USA Truck delivers capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer base throughout North America. Our Over The Road and Logistics divisions blend an extensive portfolio of asset and asset-light services, offering a balanced approach to supply chain management including management services.
We offer specialized transportation services, including dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, over-dimensional, and power only, and engineered solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role will primarily focus on contract review, drafting, negotiation, and providing general legal support across various business units. This person will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including shipper/carrier and shipper/broker agreement, service contracts, NDAs, licensing agreements, and more
- Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance
- Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and templates
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
- Support the General Counsel in managing legal issues related to corporate governance, employment, and litigation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, operations, and HR
- Help ensure company policies and procedures comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Maintain organized records of contracts and legal documents
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 2–4 years of relevant legal experience
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Experience with the Agiloft contract management system
- Familiarity with the U.S. D.O.T. regulations
- In-house legal experience preferred