Legal Counsel at Law

The Legal Counsel will serve as the primary in-house legal advisor for the company’s logistics, transportation, and supply chain operations across the United States. This role supports commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution while enabling business growth in freight forwarding, warehousing, trucking, intermodal, and cross-border logistics.

** Commercial & Contract Management **

~ Draft, review, negotiate, and manage:

• Customer transportation and warehousing agreements
• Freight forwarding terms & conditions
• Carrier agreements (trucking, air, ocean, rail)
• 3PL, 4PL, and fulfillment contracts
• Advise business teams on contract risk allocation, liability limits, indemnities, insurance, and force majeure clauses
• Standardize contract templates and playbooks to improve deal velocity

** Regulatory & Compliance (Logistics-Specific)**

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including:

Customs, import/export, and trade compliance (CBP, EAR, OFAC, sanctions)

Warehouse safety and OSHA compliance

Monitor regulatory changes impacting transportation, labor, and cross-border logistics

Support internal audits and compliance programs

** Risk Management & Claims **

Manage cargo claims, loss/damage disputes, and service failures

Coordinate with insurance brokers and carriers on coverage, claims, and renewals

Advise operations teams on risk mitigation strategies across warehouses and transportation lanes

Oversee litigation and disputes with outside counsel as needed

** Subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships

M&A, asset purchases, and strategic alliances

Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity issues related to customer and shipment data

** Employment law compliance (FLSA, wage/hour, worker classification)

Independent contractor vs employee issues (especially drivers and warehouse labor)

Union, labor relations, and workforce disruption risks

Review employee policies, handbooks, and disciplinary actions

** Serve as a trusted legal partner to Operations, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to support growth while managing risk

Train internal stakeholders on legal and compliance topics relevant to logistics operations

** Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

~ 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in:

• In-house legal department or law firm with transportation practice
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
• Knowledge of US transportation and logistics regulatory framework

** Prior in-house experience at a logistics, 3PL, freight forwarder, or transportation company

Experience with international trade, customs, and cross-border shipping

Familiarity with warehouse operations and fulfillment environments

Experience supporting M&A or joint ventures

** Practical, business-focused legal judgment

Ability to balance risk and commercial objectives

Strong communication skills with non-legal stakeholders

KEX Express is the North American operating brand within the SF and KLN global logistics ecosystem. It focuses on providing cross-border logistics and supply chain solutions for customers in the United States and Canada.

KEX Express is the North American operating brand within the SF and KLN global logistics ecosystem. It focuses on providing cross-border logistics and supply chain solutions for customers in the United States and Canada.