Logistics Legal Counsel (EM7127)
7 days ago
Cerritos
Job Description Samsung SDS is a global leader in logistics, powered by innovative IT solutions like our integrated "Cello" platform. As Logistics Legal Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team, you'll deliver strategic legal support to our Smart Logistics (SL) business, driving growth in 3PL/4PL services, transportation, warehousing, import/export, and customs. You'll draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial contracts; resolve claims; and ensure compliance with evolving regulations to mitigate risks and support business objectives. This role demands strong communication, industry knowledge, and collaboration across global stakeholders. Ideal for a proactive legal expert who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing legal precision with business acumen. Join us to shape the future of supply chain logistics. Learn more at: Key Responsibilities: Contract Management & Negotiation • Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a wide range of logistics contracts, including services agreements, warehouse management, multi-modal transportation (OTR, ocean, air, drayage, and LTL/FTL), and related agreements, • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure terms favorable to the company while fostering strong client relationships, • Serve as subject matter expert on contracts, applicable laws, and regulations (e.g., FMCSA, FMC, OSRA 2022, privacy laws like CCPA/GDPR), • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in trade, import/export, logistics, and supply chain; advise on impacts to strategy and operations, • Identify potential risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide legal advice on logistics claims, disputes, and complaints, • Support claim processes, assessing validity, coverage, and liability, • Represent SL Legal in meetings with customers, vendors, partners, outside counsel, auditors, and insurers, • Work cross-functionally across time zones and cultures to support business stakeholders, • Report timely to managers and leaders on, • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, • Admitted to practice law in Texas (for the Plano location) or California (for the Cerritos location), active and in good standing, • Minimum 5 years of legal practices, including 2 years in the transportation or warehouse industries, • Expertise in logistics/warehousing contracts, U.S. import/export regulations, FMC rules, and OSRA 2022 (especially demurrage/detention), • Experience with multiple transportation modes (e.g., truckload, flatbed, LTL, railroad, ocean import & export), • Prior in-house counsel role in a global company, • Excellent verbal/written communication skills; ability to articulate legal advice and produce reports, • Business-oriented approach to problem-solving, with practical and creative solutions, • Ability to work independently and in teams, multitask, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, • Positive attitude, high energy, and sense of urgency under pressure, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Practical law); ability to learn internal systems (e.g., Cello), • Travel %: up to 10% throughout the U.S. 17785 Center Court Dr., Suite 450 Cerritos, CA 90703 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 Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees: • Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, • Wellness program, • Parental leave, • 401K match and savings plan, • Flexible spending accounts, • Life insurance, • Paid Holidays, • Paid Time off, • Additional benefits Samsung SDS America supports your professional development and growth in your future career. Your base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This allows you to progress as you grow and develop within the position. The base pay range for this role is between $120,000 ~ $170,000 per year, and your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.