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General information

Country
USA
State
Ohio
City
Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Legal Contract Analyst to join our legal team. As a Legal Contract Analyst, you will be the subject matter expert on all transportation contracts to maximize business opportunities while minimizing risk to TQL.


What’s in it for you: 

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package  
  • Advancement opportunities within structured career paths  
  • Employee referral bonus opportunities  
  • Up to $5,000/year 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
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • 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


Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. 

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. 

What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.
Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com