Senior General Counsel, Logistics & Compliance

Cofreight Inc; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid time off

Leadership and professional develop.

AI literacy opportunities

Internal growth and career mobility

Free luncheons and on-site events

Job summary

UNIS, located in Buena Park, CA, is seeking a General Counsel to lead legal strategy, oversee corporate compliance, and manage all legal processes. The role emphasizes contracts, labor law, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions within logistics operations.

The candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, update compliance policies, and coordinate with external advisors while guiding governance and regulatory matters. JD and CA bar admission required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in 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 contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Drafting contracts

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in California

Tools

MS Office

Legal software

Job description

UNIS, located in Buena Park, CA, is seeking a General Counsel to lead legal strategy, oversee corporate compliance, and manage all legal processes. The role emphasizes contracts, labor law, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions within logistics operations.

The candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, update compliance policies, and coordinate with external advisors while guiding governance and regulatory matters. JD and CA bar admission required.