SummaryThe Corporate Attorney will provide comprehensive legal support to the organization's U.S. operations, with a primary focus on commercial contracts, insurance and claims matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role will partner closely with internal business units and external legal and insurance partners to support business operations, evaluate risk, and ensure legal matters are handled in alignment with corporate policies and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience supporting commercial contracting, insurance placement, and automotive, logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations within a complex, multinational corporate environment.
Compensation$138,818 - $159,412 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Responsibilities-Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements including MSAs, transportation, logistics, warehousing, vendor, supplier, customer, NDA, and SLA agreements.
-Provide legal guidance on contractual terms, compliance requirements, and business risk exposure.
-Support legal matters related to automotive logistics, transportation, distribution, and supply chain operations.
-Oversee procurement and RFP activities for commercial insurance coverage, including cargo, third-party liability, and cyber insurance.
-Support insurance placement, coverage review, Certificates of Insurance, and insurance-related inquiries.
-Coordinate with insurers, claims personnel, adjusters, and outside counsel on claims and legal matters.
-Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance, HR, and Sales to support business initiatives and risk management.
-Support corporate governance, policy development, contract lifecycle management, and monitoring of legal and regulatory developments.
- Assist in overseeing employment and other litigation
- Assist with drafting company policies
- Special projects assigned
Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
- Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
- Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
- 401(k) with Generous Matching
- Referral Bonuses*
- Auto Allowance*
- Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
- Discretionary Bonuses*
- Tuition Reimbursement*
All benefits pursuant to Company policy
Skills- Strong understanding of California employment laws
- Active license to practice law in California
- Commercial contract drafting and negotitation
- Strong understanding of contract risk allocation and commercial legal principals
- Ability to provide clear practical legal guidance in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Familiarity with transportation regulations, UCC and commercial compliance
- Experience working within a structured, policy driven corporate organization.
Education & Experience- Bachelors Required, Juris Doctor Preferred
- 7 - 13 years of direct experience at Law firm or in-house counsel.
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
- Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
- Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
- Sit for 5+ hours per day
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working and Environmental ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
- This position is located in the Irvine, CA office
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.
