Description:
About the Job:The Senior Counsel will assist the Legal Department on a variety of transaction and litigation matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, addressing employment law related matters, managing regulatory compliance issues, and assisting the legal team. The position will report directly to General Counsel and involves a broad and evolving scope of responsibility.
Location: 1545 Francisco St., Torrance, CA 90501
Job Type: Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate broad range of contractual agreements, including transportation service agreements, commercial lease agreements, and employment agreements.
- Advise on corporate governance, commercial, and labor and employment matters.
- Support the legal team on business-critical issues relating to transportation law, commercial law, intellectual property, and employment law.
- Regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Oversee litigation and manage outside counsel.
- Manage and train associates and staff.
- Update/create internal reports and training materials.
- Communicate with the C-suite officers on various legal matters.
Education & Experience qualification:
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar.
- 6 + years of experience in general corporate law, employment law, and/or contracts in a law firm and/or in-house setting.
- Experience in logistics, distribution, and transportation is a plus, but not required.
Knowledge & Skills Qualification:
- Experience and working knowledge of logistics and transportation law is preferred.
- Willingness to be flexible and proactive in solving complex challenges and effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast- paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to learn laws and regulations of different provinces, countries, and jurisdictions.
- Ability to understand operational process and industry specific knowledge.
- Ability to travel on a regular basis (mainly U.S., Canada, and Mexico).
- Strong calendaring, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.
- Korean – English bilingual is mandatory.
