Associate General Counsel

1 day ago

Long Beach, United States Vanguard Logistics Services Full time

Associate General Counsel


WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Associate General Counsel reports to the General Counsel, and serves as legal adviser of the company and its affiliates globally. Performs general counsel work including interpreting laws and regulations; preparing legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents; rendering legal advice and counsel to executives, officers, management and other employees. Managing outside counsel; reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts; managing litigation; advising as to the legal implications of anticipated policy and operational decisions, assisting with the drafting of policies, and providing other legal services within areas of the law including employment, transportation, financing, insurance, intellectual property, social media, information technology, real property and environmental matters.



ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  1. Advise executives, senior management and other employees on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  2. Advise executives, senior management and other employees as to the legal implications of anticipated policy and operational decisions.
  3. Advise executives, senior management and other employees on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
  4. Report to General Counsel on all significant company contracts and legal issues, including claims and litigation.
  5. Direct legal risk management activities for the company on a global basis by developing, implementing and maintaining programs to ensure legal compliance and cost-effective risk management of claims, litigation and regulatory exposure.
  6. Ensure company compliance with employment laws and requirements; advise Human Resources as needed on employment law.
  7. Prepare applications to acquire and maintain insurance coverage, prepare insurance claims and ensure compliance with insurance requirements.
  8. Develop and draft policies and assist HR, Payroll, IT and other departments with the drafting of policies that allow for compliance and minimize risk according to company standards.
  9. Proactive involvement in business projects to evaluate and control exposures; recommend measures to reduce risk.
  10. Ensure company has document retention policies and complies with such policies.
  11. Review, draft and negotiate contracts, including customer, vendor and service agreements, leases, licenses, memoranda of understanding, letters of intent, and other documents.
  12. Represent and oversee outside counsel in representing the company globally in litigation and administrative proceedings brought by or against the company, including preparation and review of pleadings, motions, discovery documents and trial statements, and participation at depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, trials and appeals.
  13. Coordinate significant threatened or pending litigation, claims and regulatory actions and oversee decision-making process and settlement proposals.
  14. Accurately and favorably represent the company's legal position in legal and other forums.
  15. Remain current on significant litigation, laws and regulations affecting the group companies.
  16. Develop and administer guidelines for managing use of outside counsel.
  17. Maintain corporate books and records, prepare corporate minutes and other needed documents, and timely submit filings.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree required. Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School in the U.S.

State Bar Admission in U.S.

  • Minimum 2 years transportation/logistics experience. Maritime Law experience preferred.
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic, team mentality, and a positive attitude who is highly driven & self-motivated
  • Experience in and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Character to build interpersonal relationships, network and influence on a multi-regional basis
  • Commercial acumen and demonstrable experience of business partnering and supporting business performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Logistics experience not a requirement - but experience in transactional and / or B2B organizations is a plus

Proficiency in MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint


WE ARE VANGUARD

We are an industry stalwart and a true innovator. We work with our customers to make doing business easier and more profitable. We are a values-driven organization with an objective to sustain sector leadership, always with the aim to create Happy Customers, Happy People, and Happy Shareholders. Day-to-day, we work together to take care of our customers and each other, challenging ourselves to exceed our goals, and thinking ahead to anticipate our customers' future needs.


We set the standard. Come join us--we're looking for people just like you.


Vanguard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. We're working to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

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