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Job Description:

Summary

The Counsel position provides legal support for dispute resolution and litigation matters across Ryder. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of claims, disputes, and litigation matters, partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to mitigate legal risk, control costs, and achieve favorable business outcomes. The position supports all phases of litigation, including early case assessment, discovery, document review, strategic analysis, settlement evaluation, and case management. The attorney collaborates closely with operations, claims, and business leaders to align legal strategies with organizational objectives and ensure compliance with legal obligations.

Essential Functions

• Manage litigation and dispute matters, including responding to discovery requests and subpoenas, conducting document review, identifying key evidence and potential risk exposure, and partnering with outside counsel to drive efficient case resolution and reduce legal spend.

• Oversee a portfolio of pending claims, disputes, and litigation matters by monitoring case progress, managing deadlines and budgets, and collaborating with operations, claims, and business stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives.

• Represent Ryder in mediations and settlement discussions, advocating the company's interests and supporting the resolution of disputes in a manner that mitigates legal and financial risk.

• Attend local hearings and other court proceedings as required, serving as Ryder's legal representative in jurisdictions where attorney representation is required for corporate entities.

• Support dispute resolution efforts through early case assessment, evaluation of settlement opportunities, and development of recommendations to mitigate legal and financial risk.

• Assist in developing and implementing litigation strategies that minimize risk, improve outcomes, and control external legal costs.

• Analyze claims, defenses, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and potential liability exposures to provide legal guidance and inform litigation strategy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong experience with discovery, motion practice, and case management, required.

• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, required.

• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical solutions, required.

• Experience integrating legal AI tools for document review, drafting, legal research, and workflow efficiency, preferred.

• Experience analyzing liability and exposure in high-risk scenarios, including catastrophic injury matters, multi-party claims, and indemnity-driven disputes, preferred.

• Background in truck rental, transportation, logistics, or other highly regulated industries is a plus, preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in legal, required.

• J.D. from accredited school, required.

• One (1) year or more litigation experience (law firm experience preferred), required.

• Upon hire - active bar membership in good standing, required.

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Our Culture & Commitment:

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

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Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. 

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