Legal Counsel – Americas

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Provide legal support for operations across the Americas, with a focus on U.S. regulatory, compliance, insurance, and commercial matters.
• Serve as the legal representative and secretary for our U.S. legal entity, including corporate governance, regulatory filings, and contract management, where feasible.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Work closely with management and business units in terms of legal risks, regulatory developments, and compliance obligations.
• Support regional leadership in aligning business objectives with legal and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with global legal team members to ensure consistency and best practices across jurisdictions.
• Manage external counsel relationships across the region

Qualifications And Competencies

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in Texas or another state in which we operate (Florida, Illinois).
• Minimum 4–6 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably gained in a mix of law firm and in-house corporate environments.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and ability to balance legal risks with business priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and collaborate effectively across functions and regions.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or international trade industry.
• Prior involvement in insurance and risk management legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across diverse cultural and business environments.

What We Offer

100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
Additional benefits include a robust 401K, generous paid time off and values-driven, international culture.

What We Do – Together We Create Solutions

Blue Water is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. The company was founded in 1972 in Denmark, and today, Blue Water has over 2,700 employees at 80 offices worldwide. Every Blue Water office combines a strong global network with local expertise, and the company operates in various dedicated business segments.