Logistic / Warehouse - Legal Counsel
Logistic / Warehouse - Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Required Degree: J.D. from ABAaccredited law school and Texas or CA Bar license
Required Experience: 4 years of legal practice at a law firm and/or as inhouse counsel with at least 1 year in logistics transportation and warehouse managementrelated transactional experience
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting and Review
o Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including transportation agreements warehousing contracts service agreements and vendor contracts
o Ensure that contracts are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and reflect the best interferes of the company
Risk Management
o Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive advice and solutions to mitigate them
o Develop and implement strategies to protect the companys interests and minimize legal exposure
Regulatory Compliance
o Stay updated on federal state and local regulations pertaining to logistics transportation and warehouse management
o Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with industryspecific regulations including DOT FMCSA OSRA and others
Legal Research
o Conduct legal research to stay current with evolving legal trends and industryspecific issues
o Translate legal findings into actionable recommendations for the company
Dispute Resolution
o Assist in the resolution of disputes including contract disputes claims and litigation matters
o Collaborate with outside counsel when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned or needed
o Work across time zones and cultures with a crossfunctional group of stakeholders
o Assist with adhoc or special projects as requested
Requirements/Qualifications:
J.D. from ABAaccredited law school
Active license to practice law in Texas
4 years of legal practices including at least 1 year in logistics transportation and warehouse managementrelated transactional experience
Working knowledge of industryspecific regulations such as DOT FMCSA OSRA and logistics and warehousing contracts in general
Experience in different modes of transportation (e.g. truckload flatbed LTL railroad ocean import & export)
Demonstrated abilities to work in a fastpaced environment meet stringent timelines and handle multiple demand simultaneously
Excellent client relationship experience and communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people with varying degrees of legal exposure
Demonstrated abilities to work both independently and as a team player
Exceptional attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and ability to conduct Internet research and abilities to learn internal contract management tools (e.g. Cello KMS)
Physical Demands:
The position requires the ability to talk and hear while performing the duties of this job
The position requires the ability to stand walk use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
The position requires dexterity to write and use computer keyboard and mouse
The position requires multitasking and solving complex issues in a fastpaced environment
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products materials and supplies up to 20 pounds
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
