General Counsel

Unisco; Buena Park (CA); Sur place; USD 220 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive health benefits

Paid time off

Leadership & professional development

AI literacy opportunities

Internal growth & mobility

Free luncheons & on-site events

Résumé du poste

UNIS is seeking a General Counsel in Buena Park, CA to provide strategic legal guidance across our logistics operations. This role will oversee corporate legal processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with external counsel as needed.

The GC will play a pivotal role in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and in-house policy development. The ideal candidate will have a JD, CA bar admission, and proven GC experience, with strong knowledge of real estate and employment law,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of California.
• Proven experience as a General 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

GC experience

Real Estate

Labor Law

Communication

Contract Drafting

MS Office

Legal Software

Risk Management

Formation

JD degree

Outils

MS Office

Legal Software

Description du poste

General Counsel

Buena Park, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $220k - $250k/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 General Counsel to join our 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 General 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.
• Proven experience as a General 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.

About UNIS:

UNIS accelerates logistics success through a powerful, technology-driven Transportation Management System designed to deliver exceptional control, real-time visibility, and scalable adaptability across complex supply chain networks. We are committed to elevating both our people and our operations, continuously pushing toward higher standards of performance and innovation.

As our client's partner with UNIS, the relationship extends far beyond transactional logistics support. We serve as a strategic partner, unlocking a suite of value-added services powered by advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights. By unifying transportation, assets, and information through AI-enabled technology, UNIS helps clients optimize decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive smarter, more resilient supply chains.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. UNIS promotes diversity and inclusivity in all forms, which helps to shape our company culture and industry leading third-party logistics. UNIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees, and we proudly support the Crown Act.

Please note that all applicants are subject to background checks prior to hire, and are required to provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire. The Company may participate in E-Verify, where applicable.