Corporate Counsel

Company Description Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products. We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates. Job Description Ingram Marine Group is hiring for a Corporate Counsel team member in Nashville, TN. This role provides critical legal services and guidance to all areas of the Company in transactions, litigation, and any other matter that has a legal tie-in. Helps the Assistant General Counsel develop and recommend for implementation new Legal Department policies, procedures, and best practices. Also represents the company in connection with industry and government relations matters. The Corporate Counsel team member would be responsible for: Contributing to the Legal and Claims Team’s mission of delivering high levels of customer service and support on commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters, as well as incident and casualty response efforts when needed Interacting with Sales, Logistics, Operations, Accounting & Finance, Information Services, Procurement, and External Services Departments while drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including: inland river transportation agreements, charters, operating agreements, marine services agreements, hold harmless agreements, professional services agreements, SaaS contracts, and licensing agreements Developing and negotiating complex commercial agreements related to Ingram’s rapidly growing terminaling, freight-forwarding and brokering business (including international and domestic air, ocean, and trucking) Providing concise legal guidance to internal commercial and management clients on legal issues arising anywhere within the Company Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance. Qualifications Working knowledge in the following areas: general business law, commercial, and transactional issues. Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts. Highly self-motivated. Able to make sound decisions relating to issues impacting commercial and transaction matters. Strong oral and written communication skills Prior experience in a law firm or legal department. Degree Required: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required; A license to practice law in at least one U.S. state currently in good standing and the ability to secure an in-house license or full license by comity in Tennessee is also required Years of Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Certification Required: Law license in U.S. jurisdiction (TN preferred) Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. A competitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA. Generous paid time off benefits 401K match upon first day of hire Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabl…

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