Corporate Counsel

UNIS, LLC

• $190K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the California bar or eligible for admission.
  • Proven experience as a Corporate Counsel or in a similar role.
  • Familiarity with Real Estate and/or Labor & Employment Law.
  • Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain business operations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in risk management, conflict resolution, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on legal issues related to contracts, labor law, and risk management.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings, including trials and administrative boards.
  • Assist with mergers and acquisitions, focusing on due diligence and negotiation.
  • Oversee compliance with relevant laws and regulations, updating policies as needed.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisors as required.
  • Conduct research on various legal matters and train employees on compliance issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits.
  • Paid time off following company policy and state requirements.
  • Leadership and professional development programs.
  • Opportunities to enhance AI literacy through hands-on experience.
  • Internal growth and career mobility opportunities.
  • Free luncheons and on-site team events.
Full Job Description
Corporate Counsel

Buena Park, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $190k - $200k/yr

Unis LLC is a leading third-party logistics provider that specializes in a comprehensive range of supply

chain solutions, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Our commitment to delivering

innovative and efficient services have established us as a key player in the logistics sector.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly qualified Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This

individual will be responsible for providing expert and strategic legal advice to management, handling all

corporate legal processes, and ensuring legal compliance across our operations.

Your Impact:

As Corporate Counsel, you will:
  • Advise on a variety of legal issues including contracts, labor law, risk management, and other legal matters relevant to our logistics and supply chain operations
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents including contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal correspondence.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials, etc.).
  • Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration.
  • Oversee compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, updating policies as necessary.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisors as needed.
  • Conduct and coordinate research on various legal issues.
  • Train and educate employees on legal and compliance matters.
  • Provide proactive legal assistance and advice on various legal issues such as commercial contracts, dispute resolution, regulatory, employment, and governance.


What You Bring to the Table:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the bar in the state of California or eligible for admission.
  • Proven experience as a Corporate Counsel or similar role.
  • Experience with Real Estate and/or Labor / Employment Law
  • Strong understanding of business and supply chain logistics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in risk management and conflict resolution.
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.
  • Knowledge of MS Office and legal software.


Perks & Benefits:

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements
  • Leadership and professional development programs
  • Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation that support human, data-driven decision-making.
  • Internal growth and career mobility opportunities
  • Free luncheons and on-site team events

Use of AI & Technology:

UNIS leverages AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision support across our operations. These tools are designed to support human judgment-not replace it. All employment-related decisions, including hiring, performance management, and career development, are made by people, guided by data, experience, and our company values.

Requirements

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Salary Description

$190k - $200k/yr

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