Assistant General Counsel

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                        

• Experience with the Agiloft contract management system
• Familiarity with the U.S. D.O.T. regulations
• In-house legal experience preferred

Medical

We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

Vision

The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

Dental

The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

Direct Deposit

We offer direct deposit to all employees.

Holidays

On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

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.

DB Schenker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.