General Counsel

NEXT Trucking is a venture-backed company boldly taking on the challenge of digitizing the $800B freight trucking industry. Our technology is transforming the way shippers and truckers engage and communicate by creating a platform where shippers can instantly find truckers with capacity and have real time tracking updates and transparency with the movement of their freight throughout the entire shipping process.
 
NEXT was founded by Lidia Yan and Elton Chung with over 20+ years of experience in logistics and technology. We have raised a total of $125M from investors like Sequoia and Brookfield. We have assembled a team with experience from companies such as Airbnb, Amazon, Apple, CH Robinson, Google, Salesforce, Snap, and Uber. Come join us as we innovate the transportation industry.
 
About The Role:
We are looking for a powerhouse General Counsel, focusing on Employment to join our growing team. You will be the primary legal resource for the business, providing advice on negotiating and documenting business relationships, M&A matters, employment law matters, as well as any other legal issues that may arise in our ever changing industry. We will look to you as the expert on all strategic corporate transactions. You will have the opportunity to build something from scratch, and be a crucial business partner for us!
What You'll Do
Advise the Executive Team on legal strategy
Advise on risks associated with operations, employment, transportation, and regulatory compliance
Legal advice on employment issues including employee discipline, policies, leaves and accommodations, investigations, and separation agreements
Work with human resources on current employee practices and procedures
Partner with human resources on various employment related matters
Develop creative and strategic approaches to legal issues
Manage any litigation and/or regulatory enforcement in which company is involved
Serves as key lawyer/legal adviser on all major business transactions, including merger & acquisitions and joint ventures
Manage all corporate transactional work
Review, negotiate, and record all contracts and agreements
Provide guidance on evolving rules, regulations, and laws
Perform legal due diligence
Become an expert on issues related to the Company’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, general privacy, and data protection issues
What You'll Have
Must be highly dependable and detail oriented with ability to manage many tasks
J.D. from accredited law school
5+ years of relevant experience
Corporate, employment, and M&A experience
Substantial understanding of labor law
Experience in the transportation industry is a plus
What You'll Receive
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Equity
Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401k w/ company match
Vacation and company holidays
Fun perks: open office, dog-friendly, unlimited snacks, and monthly catered lunches! 
Join a rapidly growing technology company disrupting the trucking industry