Corporate Attorney

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. 
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! 

Universal Logistics is currently in search of a Corporate Attorney to work on-site at our corporate office located in Warren, MI. We are looking for a highly detailed, analytical and assertive individual to join our legal team. If you love a challenge and are looking to take a step towards a rewarding career, apply today! The ideal candidate needs to be aggressive, hardworking, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and writing skills. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, job description and required qualifications are below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Review

• Reviewing bids, equipment purchases and sale agreements, and contractor agreements/POs, operating agreements and member consents

• Drafting and preparing purchase agreements, broker-carrier agreements, master transportation agreements, and trailer interchange agreements

• Reviewing purchase orders from contractors, drafting company terms and conditions, and revising bid forms

Employment Matters

• Handling legal cases, including gathering and reviewing information, communication with opposing counsel, drafting position statements, and mediation with the EEOC and state equivalents, and non-compete disputes.

Other Responsibilities

• Litigation-Acting as the corporate representative for various matters such as auto liability, commercial, collections, and cargo claim matters.

• Document review and communication with outside Counsel

• Demands-Drafting demand letters as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

• Ability to work independently in the courtroom as well as in a team environment • 10+ years as an associate attorney