Assistant General Counsel – Contract Law

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The U-Haul International, Inc. Legal Department seeks a highly skilled Assistant General Counsel with 3 to 7 years of contract law experience who will help in the implementation and management of the company’s Contract Management System (CMS) for the U-Haul System. The qualified candidate will be integrally involved in managing the entire contract lifecycle within the CMS platform where they will be assisting in contract drafting and review, streamlining processes, maintaining accurate data, and generating insightful reports. This candidate will also be involved in communicating general legal advice to U-Haul Field personnel and senior management on a wide variety of legal issues providing clear and concise guidance. This is a fast-paced role that is only suited to a self-starter who can work independently and has the experience to quickly take ownership of complex matters.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating of various legal agreements, including service contracts, non-disclosure agreements, purchase orders and third-party agreements executed through a CMS platform.

• Tracking all stages of the contract lifecycle, including negotiation, approval, execution, renewal and termination.

• Identifying and implementing better workflows based on CMS analytic reporting.

• Monitoring deadlines and key dates to help increase overall company efficiency and reduce costs.

• Generate intuitive reports to help identify opportunity areas.

• Collaborating and training with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient use of the CMS system and identifying areas for improvement where applicable.

• Assist in the maintenance and update of a contract databases repository.

• Provide general legal advice to U-Haul field personnel on a wide variety of legal issues

• Management of outside counsel

• Other related duties as required for assigned

Requirements:

• At least 3-7 years of contract law experience.

• JD from an ABA-accredited school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state.

• Must be in good standing in all jurisdictions where the candidate is licensed to practice law.

• Prefer legal experience in-house or with a highly regarded law firm.

• Proven experience in at least one CMS platform is preferred.

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset.

• Must be willing to work in office

• Minimal travel required.

U-Haul Offers:

• Competitive Salary

• Work-life balance

• Excellent Benefits – Free Medical, Low-cost Dental and Vision, 401(k), HSA match, Stock Ownership Plan, Vacation & more

• State-of-the-art gym on campus with a variety of fitness classes, open only to U-Haul Team members and family

• Café on site with large variety of healthful meals at a subsidized cost

• Military veterans highly encouraged to apply.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.