What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Penske?
Position Summary:
This position will deliver legal advice and services to the business in the areas of commercial law, transactions, real estate, litigation management, and risk analysis. This position will also advise management when entering into commercial agreements and may manage outside counsel in litigation matters.
This position is located at our corporate offices in a pleasant country and suburban setting 7 miles South of Reading, PA. Our location is a convenient commute with ample free and easy parking.
- Candidates should have 3-5 years’ experience in corporate, real estate, litigation and/or commercial law, including reviewing and drafting complex commercial contracts, managing or representing clients in litigation, and providing legal advice to clients. The preferred experience should be within a medium to large size law firm or working in a counsel position with a large multinational organization.
- Candidates must have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, and must be a member in good standing of a state bar. Candidate should have strong drafting skills and the ability to ultimately work independently.
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pa. and is a leading global transportation services provider. Penske operates more than 400,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, vehicle sales, transportation and warehousing management, and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.gopenske.com to learn more about the company and its products and services.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Job Category: Legal
Job Function: Legal
Job Family: General Administration
Address: 100 Gundy Drive
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2327768
