Senior Legal Counsel
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join a dynamic, fast-paced legal team. This role reports to the Head of Legal, North America and is responsible for providing comprehensive legal guidance to business units and senior leadership across a wide range of matters.
The position will serve as the primary legal contact for significant legal issues, including complex regulatory matters, contract negotiations, and day-to-day legal support for Air & Sea and Contract Logistics operations in the U.S. and Canada.
This role is fully on-site in Grapevine, Texas. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
Key Responsibilities
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Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including:
- Customer and vendor agreements related to air and ocean transportation
- NVOCC agreements, warehousing, 3PL/4PL services
- Ocean service contracts, truck brokerage, and road transportation agreements
- Real estate documents such as lease agreements
- Equipment financing agreements
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Manage all aspects of litigation and pre-litigation matters in an efficient and cost-effective manner
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Advise executive leadership on legal risks and compliance to support sound business decision-making
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Ensure adherence to internal policies and provide compliance training to stakeholders
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Support corporate governance activities, including:
- Entity management and formation
- Drafting resolutions and consents
- Coordinating shareholder meetings
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Partner with Human Resources on labor and employment matters, including policy implementation and training
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
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Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on potential business impact
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Provide strategic legal guidance on industry trends and emerging risks
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Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed attorney in good standing (or compliant with in-house counsel registration requirements)
- Minimum 8 years of legal experience, including:
- At least 5 years as in-house counsel
- At least 5 years in the logistics or transportation industry (air, ocean, warehousing)
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in logistics, transportation, or procurement
- Knowledge of industry-related regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Experience developing and maintaining contract templates and negotiation strategies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment
- Creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse stakeholder groups
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with:
- U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations and compliance
- Global trade compliance (export controls, sanctions, customs, licensing)
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act)
- Data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
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Leadership or management experience within a legal department or law firm
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