Job Description
We are seeking a junior-level attorney who has at least 4 years of legal practice including one year of transactional experience in logistics, transportation, and warehouse management. We are looking for attorneys who are business-minded, confident, solution-oriented and work well as part of a team and will play a crucial role in supporting our business operations. This position will provide legal counsel and support corporate stakeholders in various aspects of our operations. This position will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and legal documents related to logistics, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management. Additionally, this position will offer strategic legal advice, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and manage legal risks associated with our business activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contract Drafting and Review
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Research
• Dispute Resolution
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed
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:
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.