Logistic / Warehouse - Legal Counsel

Company Description

Hybrid – 3x a week onsite

6month contract to Hire

Salary DOE

Job Description

Required Degree: J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and Texas or CA Bar license
Required Experience: 4+ years of legal practice at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel with at least 1 year in logistics-, transportation-, and warehouse management-related 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 company’s 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 industry-specific regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, OSRA and others

•         Legal Research

o   Conduct legal research to stay current with evolving legal trends and industry-specific 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 cross-functional group of stakeholders

o   Assist with ad-hoc or special projects as requested

Requirements/Qualifications:

•         J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

•         Active license to practice law in Texas

•         4+ years of legal practices including at least 1 year in logistics-, transportation-, and warehouse management-related transactional experience

•         Working knowledge of industry-specific 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 fast-paced 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 fast-paced 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.