(HQ) Legal SupervisorSpecialist

About the Role
As a Supervisor/Specialist at Morrison Express you will support the company in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the freight forwarding and logistics this role you will assist in reviewing and drafting contracts providing legal research and advice handling routine legal matters and supporting compliance with employment laws. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners escalating complex issues to senior legal management as needed. Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese are essential to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Contracts: Help review draft and negotiate contracts to reduce legal risks. Make sure all contracts follow both international and local laws.
• Legal Support: Conduct legal research and provide preliminary legal advice on issues related to shipping logistics and freight forwarding. Support departments such as Finance Sales and Operations escalating complex issues to senior legal management when required.
• Handle Disputes: Coordinate with external lawyers and internal stakeholders on legal disputes. Assist in preparing documentation and support resolution through negotiation mediation or legal proceedings.
• Compliance Matters: Support compliance initiatives by monitoring developments in trade sanctions employment regulations internal conventions and company policies. Contributes to the preparation of training materials and the drafting of internal communications on legal matters.
• Risk Awareness: Assist in identifying potential legal risks in day-to-day operations and recommend mitigation steps to senior legal counsel.
• Cargo Claims: Support Operations Sales and claim handlers in managing cargo claims by providing legal analysis and opinions.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate filings and governance if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.). An LL.M. degree and a lawyers license are preferred but not required.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) with strong written and spoken communication skills.
• 58 years of experience in a similar legal role ideally in the logistics transportation or freight forwarding industry.
• Ability to work well with different teams.
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex legal documents.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions.

Required Experience:

Manager