Corporate Counsel

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage legal risks in substantive areas common to a large global logistics provider, including, but not limited to: air, ocean and truck transportation operations; warehouse and distribution center operations; international trade and export controls; employment law; real estate; privacy and data protection; and litigation and other dispute investigation, management and resolution.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including logistics and warehouse services agreements, master service agreements, vendor agreements, real estate leases and other customary company contracts.
• Review Request for Proposals /Information (RFPs) to ensure responses are accurate from a legal perspective and align with the company’s ability to comply with all contractual and regulatory obligations; help identify risks and solutions.
• Stay current with changes in laws that may affect the company; provide analysis and counsel on various laws affecting the company or its operations.
• Assist with managing various legal proceedings, including actual or anticipated lawsuits, subpoenas and regulatory inquiries.
• Assist with developing and recommending company policy and procedures.
• Avoid and guard against legal risks facing the company.
• Oversee maintenance of the corporate books for the company and its U.S. subsidiaries.
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues and provide advice on day-to-day company legal issues.
• Assist in the administration of the legal department.
• Participate in global Nippon Express initiatives in the areas of legal management, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Maintain precedent forms.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Drive an environment of continuous quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or prior in-house position.
• Thrives in a “roll-up your sleeves, get the job done and own the outcome” environment.
• Solution-oriented.
• Sound business judgment and strategic thinking ability while under deadline pressures.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, as necessary.
• Can lead cross-functional projects.
• Able to communicate complex issues effectively with business partners from different international backgrounds.
• Excellent writing and oral skills.
• Superior judgment and attention to detail.
• Able to strike a sensible and practical balance between legal risks and business requirements.
• Strong ability to listen, provide perspective and context, and influence results.
• Able to manage many matters simultaneously and quickly pivot from one situation or task to another.
• Flexibility to work the hours needed to meet deadlines or for project completion.
• Team attitude that no job is too big or too small.

About NEU

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., the Japan based parent company of the Nippon Express group. Nippon Express is one of the largest freight forwarders in the world with operations across the globe in over 735 locations. At Nippon Express, we provide one-stop business solutions by integrating multiple modes of transport to move goods and freight worldwide. NEU serves as the operations center for Nippon Express’ U.S. operations and as the regional headquarters for the Americas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.