Matson, Inc. · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel - Logistics
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMatson, Inc. is a leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. The Senior Counsel - Logistics will provide transactional legal advice and support to internal groups within Matson Logistics, focusing on commercial contracts and issues impacting domestic commerce and global supply chains.
Supply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents, including complex logistics agreements pertaining to transportation management and warehousing operations, leases, and technology services contracts
Provide comprehensive legal guidance to business leaders within Matson Logistics, an asset-light, technology-enabled logistics provider, including advising on contract interpretation and risk mitigation
Conduct legal research on a wide variety of matters impacting domestic and global transportation logistics and trade and maintain and share such expertise
Identify legal issues and potential complications; develop innovative and alternative solutions
Manage outside counsel in litigation and disputes
Work with other Matson attorneys as needed to advise internal business teams on employment, litigation, and claims issues
Represent Matson to customers, suppliers, and agencies; resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree from a top law school
Admitted to the California bar and in good standing
Minimum of 3+ years of transactional law experience obtained in a law firm or in-house counsel position
This position requires the ability to quickly pivot and shift priorities when required
Ability to think critically about complex legal documents and matters at all phases of the legal process
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and focus on objectives during in depth negotiations
Clearly articulate ideas, opinions, and information, in spoken and written form
Able to work effectively in collaboration with others, or with limited supervision, in a fast-paced environment
Close attention to detail and excellent drafting skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with maturity and professionalism
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills that foster working relationships, and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels
Preferred
Experience in the transportation / shipping industry is a plus but not required
Company
Matson, Inc.
Matson is the premier expert in navigating supply chain challenges, bringing 140 years of expertise to the complexities of moving freight.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
Joel M. Wine
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Paul Londynsky
VP-Safety, Quality & Environmental Affairs and CSO
Recent News
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