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Location: Remote, Stockton CA, Hayward CA

Department: Legal

Employment: Salaried, Full Time

About Our Company

Come work for a great company with strong employee retention and a team of industry veterans with true passion for what they do. General Logistics Systems Company (US), is a leading regional delivery carrier which has been providing priority, ground, and freight services throughout the West since 1995. Thousands of companies across all industries rely on us to deliver time-critical packages and documents every day because we have an amazing team that goes the extra mile for our customers. We are looking to expand our legal team with a like-minded experienced legal professional.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate Legal Counsel with significant transactional, audit, and regulatory experience to join our dynamic and growing legal team. This can be a remote position, with the option to work at our office space in Stockton CA or Hayward CA. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, has excellent drafting and negotiating skills, possesses flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, and is a collaborative team player. The ideal candidate is also energetic, eager to learn about the company, and has a “roll up the sleeves” attitude. As an Associate Legal Counsel, you will make significant contributions to the development of our vision.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to the transportation industry, including providing legal assistance with audit, regulatory, and compliance initiatives;
• Assist in development of policies and practices based on federal, state, and local legal regulations and requirements;
• Identify and resolve complex regulatory, legal, and business issues;
• Provide timely legal, concise and business focused review of variety of complex commercial agreements;
• Partner cross-functionally to scale and continuously improve standard form agreements and legal processes;
• Oversee outside counsel on litigation matters; and
• Build processes and forms to improve the legal department’s efficiency and the company’s operating efficiency.

Qualifications Needed:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required;
• Significant experience in the transportation and logistics industries, including significant experience with the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations;
• Exceptional academic credentials, admitted into and in good standing with at least one state bar;
• 8-12 years of transactional legal experience at a major law firm or in-house, with a focus on representing client in transportation industry;
• Strong track record negotiating and advising on a range of complex commercial agreements;
• Proven ability to deliver clear, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced atmosphere;
• Able to timely deliver accurate work product with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrate excellent judgment, analytical ability, critical thinking and risk management skills; and
• Flexibility in task prioritization with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• 401K with employee matching
• Healthcare benefits
• PTO & Sick Leave
• Reimbursement for annual state bar fees and continuing education courses

EEO Commitment:

General Logistics Systems Company (US), is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply at General Logistics Systems Company (US) and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. General Logistics Systems Company (US) complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what’s right.