CJ Logistics America · 1 week ago
Senior Corporate Counsel
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expCJ Logistics America is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Corporate Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. The role involves providing legal counsel and support for transportation and logistics contracts, customer agreements, real estate matters, and litigation management.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
No H1B
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate high-volume, complex contracts for all modes of surface transportation, including Truckload (TL) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Intermodal (Rail and Truck), and Brokerage and Agent agreements
Provide legal support for global logistics operations, focusing on contracts related to Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, and Drayage and terminal services
Negotiate and finalize comprehensive customer agreements for integrated logistics services, including warehousing, distribution, and managed transportation
Support the full lifecycle of commercial real estate matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating facility leases, subleases, and license agreements
Provide legal oversight for capital improvement projects and new facility construction, including negotiating construction contracts, design agreements, and related vendor agreements
Provide legal review and support for the company's insurance programs, claims, and policies, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance
Draft and negotiate a wide range of vendor, supplier, and professional services agreements across the organization (e.g., Finance, IT, HR, Marketing)
Manage and oversee outside counsel on litigation matters, claims, and disputes arising from areas of responsibility
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience practicing law, with a significant portion of that experience focused on corporate and commercial law, preferably within the logistics, transportation, or supply chain industries
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the Illinois Bar
Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including indemnification, liability limitations, and service level provisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present legal advice to business leaders and non-legal stakeholders
Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial goals
Work closely with General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, and Legal Administrator (Paralegal), as well as business leaders across the enterprise
Willingness to work in person at least four days per week at our Corporate Office, located in Des Plaines, Illinois
Preferred
Experience with business legal matters in Canada and/or Mexico is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Annual incentive plan
Company
CJ Logistics America
CJ Logistics America is a North American-based integrated supply chain service organization with operations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ken Heller
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Dumbauld
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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