Legal Counsel
SAMSUNG SDS
Logistics 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 a broad range of commercial contracts related to logistics services, including warehouse management agreements, transportation agreements across multiple modes, and global supply chain arrangements
- Serve as primary legal contact for internal stakeholders and liaise with external parties such as customers, vendors, and outside counsel
- Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting logistics operations, with particular focus on transportation laws, customs compliance, import/export requirements (e.g., DOT, FMCSA, FMC, OSRA 2022, CBP, CTPAT)
- Identify legislative and regulatory changes affecting logistics and advise business units on compliance measures
- Act as the internal subject matter expert for interpretation of contracts, applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and procedures
- Represent SL Legal in internal and external meetings and maintain clear communication with third parties, including customers, vendors, partners, and auditors
- Assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and internal policies to mitigate legal and operational risks
- Deliver training and develop training materials for business teams on contract compliance, legal obligations, and risk management
- Promote legal compliance and best practices across business operations
- Provide clear legal guidance, timely reporting to leadership, and collaborate with SL Legal & Compliance and cross-functional business partners
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and active member of the Texas Bar in good standing
- Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience in transportation law, international trade compliance, and regulatory advisory within the logistics or supply chain industry
- Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Able to prepare comprehensive reports and provide data-driven legal insights
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance
- Positive attitude, adaptability, and high energy to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining composure under pressure
- Self-motivated and assertive, with the ability to excel in a collaborative environment while working independently as needed
- Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively across different time zones
- Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based platforms
- Willingness to travel up to 20% 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)
- Physical demands: ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; dexterity to write and use computer keyboard and mouse; ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
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
- Samsung SDS America will support your professional development and growth in your future career.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Juris Doctortransportation lawinternational trade complianceregulatory advisorydrafting contractsnegotiating contractscompliance programslegal guidancerisk managementreport preparation
Soft skills
organizational skillsdetail-orientedverbal communicationwritten communicationadaptabilityself-motivatedassertivenessmultitaskingcustomer service orientationinterpersonal skills
Certifications
active member of the Texas Bar
