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Ruan Transportation Management Systems · 5 days ago

VP & General Counsel

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Ruan Transportation Management Systems is seeking a Vice President and General Counsel to lead and oversee legal activities within the company. The GC will provide legal and business advice, manage legal teams, and engage in critical contract negotiations while ensuring 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

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 leadershipLegal researchLitigation strategyEffective communication

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a focus on corporate law and litigation

Experience managing a legal team and providing leadership

Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance issues

Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage legal risks

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with business leaders and outside counsel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

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