Logistic / Warehouse - Legal Counsel

Hybrid – 3x a week onsite

6month contract to Hire

Salary DOE

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.