Attorne/Legal Counsel

Company: Idexcel
Location: Cerritos
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Work Hours: 8:30-17:30

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Contract Period: Initially 6 months

Required Degree: J.D. from ABA-accredited law school, and Texas or California 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 industry (e.g., transportation, and warehouse management-related transactional experience)

Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, including but not limited to transportation agreements (covering OTR, rail, ocean, and air), warehousing contracts, service agreements, customer agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Ensure all contracts are compliant with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and accurately reflect the company's best interests and risk profile.

Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and communicate potential legal risks associated with logistics, transportation, and warehousing operations.
- Provide proactive legal advice and develop strategies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including drafting risk management policies and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local regulations relevant to multimodal transportation and warehouse management, including but not limited to DOT, FMCSA, OSRA, and other industry-specific requirements.
- Advise internal stakeholders and provide training to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Legal Research and Analysis
- Conduct thorough legal research on emerging legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry-specific legal issues impacting the logistics sector.
- Translate legal findings into clear, actionable recommendations and communicate them effectively to business leaders.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management
- Assist in the resolution of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, claims, and litigation matters, with a focus on minimizing company exposure.
- Collaborate with and manage outside counsel as needed, including overseeing litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.

Reporting and Communication
- Prepare and deliver concise, business-friendly reports and updates to managers and senior leaders regarding identified legal issues, risks, and compliance matters.
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Special Projects
- Work effectively across time zones and cultures with a diverse, cross-functional group of stakeholders, including operations, sales, compliance, and executive teams.
- Provide legal support for ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and/or California.
- Minimum of 4 years of legal practice, with at least 1 year of transactional legal experience in the logistics, transportation, or warehouse management sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of industry-specific regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, OSRA, and experience with logistics and warehousing contracts.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multimodal transportation operations (e.g., truckload, flatbed, LTL, rail, ocean, import/export) and warehouse management services.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent client relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels and varying degrees of legal knowledge.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong research skills, and ability to learn and utilize internal contract management systems (e.g., Cello KMS).

Physical Demands
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while performing job duties.
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms as needed.
- Manual dexterity required for writing and for using a computer keyboard and mouse.
- Ability to multitask and resolve complex issues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Occasionally required to lift office products, materials, or supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

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