Legal Counsel/Claims

4 days ago

Plano, United States Sigmaways Inc Full time

We are seeking a Logistics Claims Counsel who will be responsible for identifying significant legal issues. You will be a a source of technical/practical legal advice.


Work Location: Hybrid (WFH + Onsite: TX or CA office Min. 3 days)

Required Degree: Juris Doctorate Degree

Active member of Texas or California bar license in good standing


  • In this role you will demonstrate a depth of knowledge and skills in relevant legal areas for urgent matters for our internal clients as well as for legal projects within Samsung SDS.
  • You influence the business to promote good legal practices and explain difficult issues clearly and work with others to establish consensus.
  • You provide legal advice for a resolution of logistics claims, including those arising out of warehouse operations and transportation, develop and maintain SOPs for claims processes, and help file claims with relevant insurance carriers.
  • This requires understanding of the logistics and supply chain, ability to establish priorities and take actions, reporting and analyses, and collaborating with other business stakeholders within and outside the organization.


Responsibilities:

  • You will draft, review, and negotiate the full range of legal documents relating to various claims
  • Internal communication with relevant stakeholders and external communication with insurance brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, etc.
  • Act as the internal subject matter expert to provide interpretation and explanation of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procerus related to claims
  • Analyze collected data to determine claim validity and coverage and/or liability
  • Provide legal advice to internal clients for the resolution of claims and complaints
  • Identify legislative and regulatory changes and recommend appropriate action
  • Develop and distribute key reports and analyses, including claim reports and ad hoc reports for management
  • Promote legal compliance and best practices across the business
  • Deliver training and training materials to the business on key legal areas
  • Work within company guidelines to review, analyze, and negotiate contractual agreements with customers, shippers, consignees, or carriers
  • Escalate and coordinate with External Claims Adjusters (e.g., cargo/freight forwarders insurance carriers, etc.) in order to resolve claims issues
  • Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for logistics processes and claims
  • Develop, prepare, and implement claims litigation strategy, including affecting settlements and insurance coverage limits
  • Work toward the resolution of claims files and attend arbitrations, mediations, or trials as necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Requirements/Qualifications:

  • At least 6 years’ relevant legal working experience, particularly in trucks/trailers, cargo/freight damages, property damages, maritime claims, disputes, and insurance.
  • Active member of Texas or California bar license in good standing.
  • Experience working in a Logistics Industry to review Logistics Claim not a regular Insurance company’s background.
  • Able to produce reports to support findings and analyses
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner
  • Be able to multitask and collaborate across different time zones, and have a high sense of urgency
  • Self-motivated individual, assertive attitude, excel in a team-based environment yet able to work independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based applications, claims platform
  • Strong customer service, people skills
  • Travel %: up to 10% throughout the U.S.

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