In-House Counsel

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, PLEASE

The Staff In-House Counsel advises the Company’s various operational teams on business and assists the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel in the Company’s regulatory, compliance, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property matters while also managing and resolving the Company’s disputes in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business.

• Provides day-to-day guidance and legal support to business units on matters including but not limited to litigation, customer complaints, employment claims, regulatory compliance, negotiations, contract review and drafting, and intellectual property
• Assists in management of pending litigation and claims against the Company
• Acts as a liaison with outside legal counsel to monitor status of claims and track litigation efforts
• Reviews and prepares contracts and legal documents to include, but not limited to, service agreements, construction agreements, and transportation agreements.
• Assists in contract negotiations
• Works closely with senior management to discuss exposure and liability, and to resolve open claims and litigation (i.e. breach of contract, employment disputes, general and auto liability, regulatory complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, etc.).
• Monitors expenses of outside counsel and assists in reducing expenses and cost factors, as appropriate
• Provides legal support on special corporate projects and transactions including mergers and acquisitions
• Communicates with vendors and internal personnel to answer inquiries and provide information

• Law degree from an accredited college or university
• Admission to and good standing with Tennessee State Bar
• 5 to 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• In-house experience preferred
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Commitment to integrity and quality
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work with all levels of management, strong influencing skills and sound business judgement
• Demonstrated initiative, proactive approaches, ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload and appropriately prioritize issues
• Proficiency with technology to manage work product in applications used by the Company and Legal Department
• Excellent management, communication and human relations skills

 ARS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.