Logistics Counsel
SAMSUNG SDS
Legal Counsel
SAMSUNG SDS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Draft, review, and negotiate logistics-related agreements, including transportation and warehousing contracts, as well as other commercial agreements
- Handle and manage transportation and cargo claims, including drafting demand letters, settlement agreements, and coordinating with insurers and external counsel
- Provide guidance on carrier liability, warehousing liability, bills of lading, and transportation documentation
- Support business development by assisting with RFP responses and contract negotiations with customers, carriers, and logistics partners
- Assist with HR-related legal matters such as policy review, compliance investigations, and employee relations issues
- Develop legal resources and training materials, including claims handling guidelines and HR compliance resources
- Maintain key external relationships with outside counsel, auditors, insurance providers, and regulatory authorities
- Collaborate across global teams, working effectively with stakeholders across different time zones and cultures
- Support additional legal needs including corporate governance, joint ventures, and dispute resolution as required
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school and active membership in Texas Bar in good standing
- Minimum 4 years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house), with exposure to transportation, logistics claims, and HR-related matters
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, including FMC rules, OSRA 2022 provisions on demurrage/detention, warehousing liability frameworks, and basic understanding of U.S. employment law
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and executive reporting
- Business-oriented legal approach with ability to provide practical solutions that balance risk and business objectives
- Excellent analytical capabilities, self-motivation, and independent problem-solving abilities
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), legal research tools (Westlaw, Practical Law), and adaptability to learn contract management systems (e.g., Cello)
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for site visits, contract negotiations, and dispute resolutions
- Work Location: 3033 W President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075 (Hybrid schedule: minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Benefits
- Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
- 401K match and savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time off
- Additional benefits
- Professional development and growth support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
drafting agreementsnegotiating contractsmanaging transportation claimslegal researchcompliance investigationsclaims handlingcorporate governancedispute resolutiontransportation regulationsU.S. employment law
Soft skills
strong communicationcross-functional collaborationanalytical capabilitiesself-motivationindependent problem-solvingbusiness-oriented legal approachability to provide practical solutionsstakeholder engagementcultural adaptabilityexecutive reporting
Certifications
Juris DoctorTexas Bar membership
