Logistics Counsel

Position Summary:

Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called “Cello” in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its logistics business with Business Process Outsourcing.

As Logistics Counsel, you identify significant legal issues and provide accurate, relevant, and timely legal support to various business stakeholders of the company’s Smart Logistics (SL) business. Primarily, this position will 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, and mitigate legal risks by ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to SL business. This position will also draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in the context of global supply chain and logistics services, particularly relating to 3PL, 4PL transportation and warehousing, import/export, and customs. This requires understanding of the logistics and supply chain, ability to establish priorities and take actions, while promoting good legal practices and explaining difficult issues clearly and working with others to establish consensus. Qualified candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, timely reporting to leadership, while collaborating within SL Legal & Compliance and business stakeholders within and outside the organization.

To learn more about Samsung SDS America, Inc. please visit www.samsungsds.com/en/logistics/logistics.html

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate the full range of legal documents relating to various claims as well as logistics services-related agreements, including warehouse management agreements and transportation agreements for multiple modes of transportation
• Internal communication with relevant stakeholders and external communication with insurance brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, etc.
• 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
• Act as the internal subject matter expert to provide interpretation and explanation of contracts, applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to claims
• Represent SL Legal in internal and external meetings, and communicate accordingly with third-party bodies such as customers, vendors, partners, outside counsel, auditors, insurance brokers/carriers, and the like
• 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

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Active member of Texas bar license in good standing
• At least 6 years’ relevant legal working experience, particularly in  trucks/trailers, cargo/freight damages, property damages, maritime claims, disputes, and insurance
• 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 
• Positive attitude and high energy to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain a sense of urgency, and perform with a clear head under pressure
• Self-motivated individual, assertive attitude, excel in a team-based environment yet able to work independently
• Be able to multitask and collaborate across different time zones
• Strong customer service, people skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based applications, claims platform
• Travel %: up to 10% throughout the U.S.
• Work Location: Hybrid (WFH + Onsite: TX office Min. 3 days) 3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075

Benefits

Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America supports your professional development and growth in your future career.

Your base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This allows you to progress as you grow and develop within the position. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.