The Senior Director, Legal Administration provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's legal administration function, including e management of contracts, corporate registrations, insurance administration, and other legal services across all CVLG entities. This role partners closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external counsel to mitigate risk, support business growth, maintain corporate compliance, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee legal administration functions across CVLG entities.
• Direct the full lifecycle management of customer, vendor, and commercial agreements, including contract drafting, review, negotiation, execution, tracking, storage, template development, onboarding documentation, and related amendments.
• Oversee subsidiary registrations and related filings across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Provide oversight of issuance of certificates of insurance and coordination of annual insurance renewals to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Serve as a primary resource for legal and business inquiries, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders while coordinating with external partners and counsel as appropriate.
• Provide support for complex cross-functional initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, compliance programs, regulatory matters, due diligence activities, and other strategic business projects.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve legal administration processes, controls, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Manage and develop Legal Department personnel, including prioritization of work, delegation of responsibilities, performance oversight, and professional development.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to identify legal and operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support organizational objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract administration, corporate governance, and legal operations
• Knowledge of corporate registration requirements and entity management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and communicate complex concepts in a practical business context.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal management systems, contract lifecycle management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, or related field required. 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.), master’s degree, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in legal administration, contract management or related field required
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies or multi-entity corporate structures preferred.

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $104,883.37-$121,926.90
• Full Pay Range: $104,883.37-$174,999.85
• Pay Grade: 14
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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