Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8-12 years of progressive legal experience, including senior-level leadership
In-house experience preferred, particularly in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law
Prior experience as Legal Counsel or General Counsel
Strong background in logistics, transportation, or supply chain industries
Knowledge of final mile delivery operations and transportation regulations
Experience with international logistics and export/import compliance
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks to support organizational strategy
Provide legal insights on business initiatives, mergers, and acquisitions
Oversee all legal matters including contracts, employment law, and compliance
Manage legal risk exposure and develop preventive law strategies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Lead and develop the legal team, establishing goals and fostering collaboration
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Requirements
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Legal Counsel serves as the organization's chief legal officer, responsible for providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risk across the enterprise.
This role will provide specialized legal oversight within the logistics and transportation industry, including final mile delivery operations, international logistics, cross-border trade, and export compliance. The LC supports business strategy and serves as a trusted advisor on governance, ethics, regulatory, and operational matters across domestic and global supply chain activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors
Support organizational strategy by identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risk
Provide legal perspective on business initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments
Advise on legal implications of transportation network expansion, final mile delivery models, and international market entry
Legal Oversight & Risk Management:
Oversee all legal matters including contracts, employment law, corporate governance, litigation, intellectual property, and compliance
Assess and manage legal risk exposure; develop preventive law strategies
Lead crisis management and respond to high-risk or sensitive legal matters
Provide legal oversight related to transportation operations, carrier/vendor relationships, and logistics service agreements
Compliance & Governance:
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Oversee corporate governance practices, including Board resolutions, bylaws, and policies
Promote ethical business practices and support codes of conduct and compliance programs
Ensure compliance with transportation and logistics regulations (e.g., DOT, FMCSA, last-mile delivery requirements)
Oversee compliance with international trade laws, import/export regulations, sanctions programs, and customs requirements
Contract Management:
Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements
Establish contract standards and approval processes
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk
Lead negotiation of carrier agreements, 3PL/vendor contracts, final mile delivery partnerships, and cross-border logistics agreements
Employment & Labor Law:
Advise HR leadership on employment law matters, including employee relations, investigations, discipline, terminations, and compliance
Support policy development and ensure alignment with employment regulations
Provide guidance on independent contractor models, driver classification, and labor considerations within logistics and final mile operations
Litigation & External Counsel Management:
Manage litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel
Control legal spending and ensure cost-effective legal service delivery
Evaluate and select external legal vendors and advisors
Oversee disputes related to transportation, cargo claims, service failures, cross-border issues, and vendor performance
Team & Department Leadership:
Lead and develop the legal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and compliance professionals
Establish department goals, KPIs, and budgets
Foster collaboration with HR, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations
Partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to align legal strategy with business execution
May be required to perform tasks beyond those explicitly listed in this role
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 8-12 years of progressive legal experience, including senior-level leadership
Experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law; in-house experience strongly preferred
Prior experience as Legal Counsel or General Counsel
Experience within the logistics, transportation, supply chain, or related industry strongly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of final mile delivery operations, carrier networks, and transportation regulations (DOT, FMCSA, etc.)
Experience with international logistics, cross-border transactions, and export/import compliance (e.g., EAR, OFAC, customs regulations)
Experience advising Boards and executive leadership teams
Demonstrated experience managing litigation and outside counsel
