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Nippon Express USA · 1 day ago

Assistant General Counsel

Wood Dale, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$185K/yr - $230K/yr

5+ years exp

Nippon Express USA is a subsidiary of Nippon Express Company, Ltd., a leading global logistics provider. They are seeking a business-oriented Assistant General Counsel to address various legal needs for their U.S. operations, including contract negotiation and compliance management.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyLogistics

Responsibilities

Identify and manage legal risks in substantive areas common to a large global logistics provider, including, but not limited to:

Air, ocean and truck transportation operations

Warehouse and distribution center operations

International trade and export controls

Employment law

Real estate

Privacy and data protection; and

Litigation and other dispute management and resolution

Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including logistics and warehouse services agreements, master service agreements, vendor agreements, real estate leases and other customary company contracts. Review Request for Proposals /Information (RFPs) to ensure responses are accurate from a legal perspective and align with the company’s ability to comply with all contractual and regulatory obligations; help identify risks and solutions

Provide analysis and counsel on various laws affecting the company or its operations

Develop and lead, either directly or by managing outside counsel, the company’s responses to various legal proceedings, including actual or anticipated lawsuits, subpoenas and regulatory inquiries

Develop and recommend company policy and procedures

Assist in risk management and compliance management activities

Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company

Oversee maintenance of the corporate books for the company and its U.S. subsidiaries

Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues and provide advice on day-to-day company legal issues

Assist in the administration of the legal department

Participate in global Nippon Express initiatives in the areas of legal management, compliance and risk mitigation

Maintain precedent forms

Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Drive an environment of continuous quality and process improvement

Qualification

J.D.Illinois bar membershipLegal experienceLogistics industry knowledgeInternational trade regulationsEmployment law knowledgeJapanese languageCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

J.D. from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school

Good standing member of the Illinois bar

5+ years of legal experience required; preference for both law firm and previous in-house experience

Thrive in a 'roll-up your sleeves, get the job done and own the outcome' environment

Be solution oriented

Sound business judgment and strategic thinking ability while under deadline pressures

Able to work independently or as part of a team, as necessary. Can lead cross-functional projects

Ability and patience to communicate complex issues effectively with business partners from different international backgrounds. Excellent writing and oral skills

Superior judgment and attention to detail

Ability to strike sensible and practical balance between legal risks and business requirements

Strong ability to listen, provide perspective and context, and influence results

Ability to manage many matters simultaneously and quickly pivot from one situation or task to another

Flexibility to work the hours needed to meet deadlines or for project completion

Team attitude that no job is too big or too small

Preferred

Experience in the logistics industry preferred

Experience dealing with international trade rules and regulations (e.g., export controls and sanctions) and regulatory bodies regulating portions of logistics businesses (e.g., FMC, TSA, CBP, FMCSA) preferred

Experience with medical device distribution licensing requirements a plus

In-depth knowledge of employment laws a plus

Experience working in an international environment a plus

Knowledge of Japanese language and culture a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month after 30 days.

401k with a company match

Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.

Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Company

Nippon Express USA

Nippon Express services continue to expand the globe, achieving a five-point framework across Japan, the Americas and Europe, and stretching into the rapidly developing markets of East Asia, South Asia and Oceania.

Founded in 1947

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees