Description
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate leases, amendments, and related agreements, ensuring alignment with Hub Group’s operational and strategic goals
- Provide strategic legal counsel on real estate matters, including lease compliance and lease-related risk assessments, and support litigation colleague on lease-related disputes
- Draft and negotiate other commercial contracts for Hub Group, including a wide variety of customer and supplier agreements, taking responsibility for the contract lifecycle through execution
- Track and implement real estate and commercial legal developments applicable to Hub Group
- Analyze data and processes and propose methods for continuous improvement
- Provide creative, proactive legal counseling to Hub Group’s businesses
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and an understanding of Hub Group’s businesses
- JD from an accredited US law school
- Licensed in the state of Illinois (or other state) and a member in good standing
- At least 5 years of substantive real estate leasing and commercial experience, with preference for time at both a national law firm and in-house
- Strong substantive knowledge of real estate leasing and commercial contracts
- Experience with real estate transactions in the transportation and logistics sector a plus
- Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to balance legal risks with business goals—good business sense
- Desire to be pro-active, challenged, and grow professionally, with a focus on creative solutions
- Proficiency in computer skills, including Outlook and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Salary Range: $180,000 - $210,000/year
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays