Logistics Legal Counsel - In-House for Contracts & Compliance

Kex Express; California; Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kex Express is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to serve as the primary in-house advisor for our North American logistics, transportation, and supply chain operations. The role supports commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution across freight forwarding, warehousing, trucking, intermodal, and cross-border activities.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on regulatory matters (FMCSA, DOT, sanctions), manage claims, and provide practical

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience in logistics, transportation, or manufacturing.
• In-house or law firm with transportation practice preferred.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Knowledge of US transportation and logistics regulatory framework.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (customers, vendors, 3PL).
• Advise on regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage cargo claims, disputes, and coordination with insurers.
• Support governance matters, data privacy, and risk management.
• Provide business-focused legal guidance to Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Litigation oversight

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Outils

Contract management systems

Description du poste

Kex Express is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to serve as the primary in-house advisor for our North American logistics, transportation, and supply chain operations. The role supports commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution across freight forwarding, warehousing, trucking, intermodal, and cross-border activities.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on regulatory matters (FMCSA, DOT, sanctions), manage claims, and provide practical