TEL · 3 months ago
Legal Specialist - Contracts
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expTransport Enterprise Leasing (TEL) is a fast-growing company serving the transportation industry. The Legal Specialist will support the Legal Department by managing contract creation and ensuring compliance while collaborating with multiple departments to drive operational excellence.
ConsultingFleet ManagementLeasing
Responsibilities
Ensure the accurate completion and timely distribution of lease documents and supporting documentation
Create cases and tasks via Salesforce to various departments (Fleet Leasing, Lease Purchase, Accounting, Fleet Reconditioning) to complete the lease creation process
Be a knowledge base for Legal documents for both internal and external customers
Work with IT to build and implement workflows in Epicor as needed to support TEL’s paperless goal
Work cooperatively with the Fleet Leasing, Trailer Leasing, and Lease Purchase sales teams to ensure the lease documentation meets the deal structure and goal
Provide customers with copies of their lease documents as requested
Perform duties as required to support ongoing and improvement projects
Provide backup to the Legal Administrator as needed
Organizing and archiving legal, lease, case documents
Answer incoming calls, provide customer support, or disseminate as appropriate to team members
Assemble and provide documentation to Compliance Legal Risk Manager and/or outside counsel to fulfill the needs of ongoing litigation
Continuously learn, share, and implement improvements in all processes and responsibilities as needed to enhance effectiveness of providing world class service and support
Qualification
Required
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities with diligent attention to detail
Strong writing and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion
Must work effectively solo and in a team environment
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Associates degree in related field or Highschool diploma/GED with combination of equivalent work experience
4+ years' experience in a legal environment
Preferred
Experience in Salesforce, DocuSign and KARMAK
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision through BCBSTN
HSA with $800 annual employer contribution
Voluntary Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
8-week paid family leave
Paid time off
11 Holidays (including birthday and floating holiday)
Paid day off on Veterans Day for Veterans
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
Profit Sharing (some exclusions apply)
Retirement Pay Program
Years of Service Cash Incentive
Smart Dollar financial wellness program
Education Reimbursement Program
Company
TEL
TEL is a national provider of commercial equipment solutions, serving transportation, logistics, construction, food and beverage, and other industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Doug Carmichael
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sheri Aaberg
Chief Operating Officer
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