Legal Contract Analyst

About the role: As a Legal Contract Analyst, you will fulfill a vital role within TQL's Legal Department, as a subject-matter-expert ensuring all transportation contracts maximize business opportunities while minimizing risk to TQL.

What's in it for you: * $52,100 - $81,800 base salary * Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match * Advancement opportunities within structured career paths * Up to $5,000/yr in tuition reimbursement * We win wherever we go - Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America's Best Employers (2022) What you'll be doing: * Support sales and support teams by analyzing, revising and negotiating all customer, vendor, real estate and carrier contracts * Review, revise, and negotiate contracts in order to meet TQL's established risk tolerance levels - these contracts may include, without limitation, customer contracts, carrier contracts, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other contract related documents * Communicate the status of contract negotiations and revisions with members of other teams; including sales, carrier services, operational sales, legal, purchasing, IT and sales management * Conduct research on transportation contracting trends and applicable clauses * Proactively consider and recommend terms for various types of contracts * Attend and participate in training conducted or recommended by TQL attorneys * Produce reports, feedback, surveys, and negotiation notes requested by TQL attorneys What you need: * Bachelor's degree required * Exemplary attention to detail * Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication skills * Proficient in the use of the internet for business, contractual and legal research * Basic understanding of common contractual provisions, e.g.

indemnification, termination, insurance, venue selection, governing law and limitation of liability * Excellent understanding of the transportation and freight industry * Basic understanding of cargo claims, the CARMACK Amendment, bills of lading, risk to freight brokers under the theories of vicarious liability and negligent hiring/selection Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45245