Legal Counsel II U.S.

Career Opportunities: Legal Counsel II U.S. (69987)

Requisition ID 69987-Posted 26/10/2026- Full-Time - Permanent - Yes

Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn .

When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.

• Medical & Prescription Drugs (80%+ premium paid by Employer)
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
• Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
• Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
• 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Program
• Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
• Pet Insurance Discount Program

We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

Job Summary

This is an opportunity to play a visible, business‑critical role within a growing global logistics organization, partnering closely with Sales, Operations, and Leadership to enable commercial success.The Legal Counsel will serve as a key legal partner to the U.S. business, with a primary focus on commercial contracts and sales enablement for Purolator International. This role balances practical, solution‑oriented legal advice with an enterprise‑wide and global perspective to help the business achieve its objectives while proactively managing legal and regulatory risk.The position supports both U.S. and international operations, working closely with our Canadian Legal team as part of an integrated North American legal function.

What Sets This Role Apart

High‑impact partnership with Sales and business leadership; exposure to U.S. and global operations in a complex, regulated industry; opportunity to influence outcomes in a growth‑oriented, customer‑driven Pursuit of Premium organization; broad scope with meaningful autonomy and visibility

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Sales to onboard new customers and retain/grow existing business, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer agreements and responding to legal provisions in RFPs.
• Draft, review, and update a wide range of commercial agreements, including those with carriers, brokers, consultants, licensors, and commercial lessors.
• Collaborate with the Legal Sales Contracts team in Canada to maintain and enhance standard form agreements and terms and conditions of service.
• Manage and prioritize a high volume of contractual work to support time‑sensitive sales initiatives across the organization.
• Provide practical, business‑focused legal guidance that supports revenue growth while protecting the company.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Review and evaluate compliance matters across the business.
• Interact with state and federal agencies to ensure corporate filings and registrations are current.
• Review bankruptcy filings from a creditor’s rights perspective and monitor U.C.C. filings.
• Maintain copyright and trademark filings and associated licensing agreements.
• Manage federal, state, and local business and regulatory licenses, including renewals.
• Provide legal support to the 401(k) Committee.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations, assess business impact, and draft policies and procedures to support compliance.

Employment & Labor Law Support (HR Partnership)

• Provide employment law and HR compliance support related to leaves/accommodations, and separation processes, partnering with HR to drive consistent, compliant practices.
  Review and advise on employment-related agreements and templates (e.g., confidentiality, general releases, restrictive covenants where applicable, independent contractor/consultant terms), and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Liaise regularly with the Canadian Legal Department, participating in recurring virtual meetings.
• Supervise a paralegal, including oversight of day‑to‑day work and quality review.
• Manage and coordinate with external U.S. legal counsel as needed.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (or eligibility for in‑house counsel registration).

Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• 3+ years of corporate/commercial contract negotiation experience, gained in a large law firm or corporate legal department.
• Primary U.S. and global industry experience within transportation, courier, freight, air, ocean, or railroad sectors.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting international or cross‑border commercial operations.
• Familiarity with employment law, antitrust, FCPA, privacy, and regulatory compliance in logistics or transportation environments.

To support state laws, the base pay range for this role is $130,000 - $190,000. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on various factors such as job‑related knowledge, and relevant skills and experience.

Skills

Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the Company’s lawful preemployment checks, which may include background and reference checks, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.