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Corporate Counsel

At Burris Logistics, we’re proud to be celebrating over 100 years of excellence! As a family-owned company with a nationwide reach, we are passionate about building strong partnerships and delivering innovative, reliable supply chain solutions. From freight management and logistics technology to food redistribution and more, our specialized teams work together seamlessly as ONEBURRIS—a unified force committed to service, integrity, and excellence at every turn.

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Corporate Counsel who will play a key strategic role in supporting Burris Logistics, with a primary focus on Trinity Logistics. In this highly impactful position, you will provide expert legal guidance on a wide range of matters—including contracts, litigation, labor & employment, regulatory topics, and risk mitigation. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, shaping policies, influencing strategy, and ensuring compliance across a dynamic logistics environment. If you’re energized by variety, collaboration, and problem-solving, this role offers the chance to help drive our mission of Improving Lives and Supply Chain by Solving Tough Problems.

Why Join Our Team?

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a wellness platform offering meaningful incentives!
Company-paid life and disability insurance to support your peace of mind.
Generous Paid Time Off so you can rest, recharge, and do what you love.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account with company contributions to support your financial and physical wellbeing.
401(k) with an outstanding 6% company match to help you build your future.
Paid Parental Leave for your growing family.
Tuition Assistance to continue advancing your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide variety of contracts, including customer and vendor agreements, insurance policies, leases, and other critical legal documents.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and management, offering clear, timely guidance aligned with business, financial, operational, and legal objectives.
Provide support on complex contractual issues, strategic initiatives, litigation, labor & employment matters, and other emerging needs.
Stay current on federal, state, and industry regulations—particularly DOT, FMCSA, and other applicable requirements—while developing a deep understanding of the businesses you support.
Develop, refine, and implement policies and standard operating procedures to reduce risk and reinforce compliance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal strategies align with broader business goals.
Contribute to the Company’s overall legal strategy, promoting a proactive, solutions-oriented legal culture.
Guide and manage the resolution of contractual disputes and other legal matters.
Lead and coordinate work with external legal counsel to support business growth and positive outcomes.
Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including the management and optimization of the Company’s contract management system.
Develop strategies to reduce legal exposure for Trinity offices and Agents.
Maintain oversight of policy documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal developments.
Participate in special projects and handle other assigned duties as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
Ability to register and maintain a license as in-house counsel in Delaware; an active Delaware law license is preferred.
Five years of relevant experience in a corporate setting or law firm.
Experience in contracts, corporate law, litigation, labor & employment, and compliance strongly preferred.
3+ years in the transportation and/or logistics industry highly desirable.

Work Environment

Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement. Onsite at Trinity every Wednesday in-office
Occasional travel, approximately once per quarter, to keep things exciting!

Burris Logistics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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