Deputy General Counsel - Labor & Employment

CRST • Cedar Rapids, IA • 5d ago

Description

Cedar Rapids, IA

About CRST

CRST The Transportation Solution is one of the nation's largest privately held transportation and logistics companies, delivering capacity solutions across truckload, brokerage, flatbed and specialized freight. With decades of experience and a network of operating companies serving customers across North America, CRST is built on a foundation of safety, integrity and commitment to the people and communities we serve.

The Opportunity

CRST is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead its employment and labor law function at an enterprise level, bringing senior legal judgment and strategic ownership to a complex, multi-state operation.

In this role, you'll serve as the senior legal voice on employment matters for a company that operates across all 50 states, working directly with HR leadership and business partners on everything from complex litigation strategy to day-to-day counsel. The goal is simple - make legal a true business partner, not a bottleneck.

This is a high-ownership role at a company that moves fast and values practical, business-minded legal thinking. You'll have the autonomy to set strategy, lead a team and shape how CRST manages employment legal risk across its entire operation, with direct access to the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer and visibility across the enterprise.

How You'll Work

Location : Cedar Rapids, IA (201 1st St SE, Suite 400, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) - relocation assistance available for candidates outside the area

Compensation : Competitive executive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process

Benefits : Comprehensive package including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug and telehealth services; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and more

What You'll Do

Set and execute CRST's employment and labor law strategy, serving as the primary legal advisor to HR and business partners across all 50 states

Own the employment litigation portfolio, including single-plaintiff and class action matters, and direct outside counsel on strategy and resolution

Lead CRST's wage and hour compliance program, including active oversight of class action litigation

Develop and deliver employment law training and policy guidance in partnership with HR, ensuring CRST's practices are legally sound and consistently applied

Travel as needed to support business needs across CRST's operations

What You'll Bring

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state

8-12 years of substantive labor and employment law experience in a corporate legal department and/or recognized law firm

Experience with employment litigation, including single-plaintiff and complex matters, in either an in-house or law firm setting

Demonstrated ability to lead a legal function, influence senior business leaders and operate with a high degree of independence and strategic judgment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment in a fast-paced environment

Going the Extra Mile

Prior experience as in-house counsel in a transportation, logistics or similarly regulated industry

Working knowledge of state-specific employment law requirements across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including wage and hour, leave, pay transparency, privacy and background check compliance

Experience leading strategy on wage and hour class action litigation

Familiarity with union avoidance strategies and labor relations fundamentals in a non-union environment

Prior experience supporting the development and delivery of employment law training programs for HR professionals and business leaders

Prior experience conducting and training others on internal workplace investigations

Prior experience leading or mentoring attorneys or legal staff

Advanced degree or dual degree in a business-related field

Why CRST

Step into a senior leadership role with direct access to the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer and enterprise-wide visibility

Own and shape CRST's employment legal function with the autonomy to set strategy and build for the long term

Work alongside a collaborative legal team at a stable, well-established organization with a strong brand in transportation

Core Values

Safety at the Core of All We Do

Integrity in Every Decision and Action

Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer : CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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