Strategic Planning Team - Junior Attorney

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary
Junior Associate Attorney will be positioned to AHQ to provide legal supports to AHQ and the subsidiaries under AHQ.  The legal issues at AHQ include large complex projects and claims at corporate level such as M&A, real estate transaction, joint venture, entity reorganization and large scale claims. The attorney will be charged with risk management such that it will be surveying, analyzing and making report of contracts and insurances of all subsidiaries. This role also encompasses corporate governance, ensuring adequate insurance coverage, drafting policies, and handling other assigned legal tasks to safeguard compliance.

Compensation

$150,000 - $162,500 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities

1. Contracts / Projects
ㅇDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and supplier agreements, and intercompany agreements.
ㅇOversee the lifecycle of contracts, including tracking amendments, renewals, and ensuring adherence to terms and conditions 
ㅇDevelop and update contract templates and internal contracting processes and training.
ㅇHandle legal aspect of large scale projects at corporate level such as real estate transaction, M&A, entity reorganization, and joint ventures 

2. Risk Management / Compliance
ㅇDraft, distribute and collect periodic surveys to assess the status of each subsidiary company’s contracts and insurances, and ongoing litigations.
ㅇAnalyze, identify and evaluate risk factors over the survey outcomes, and draft a report summarizing the findings and recommendations including proper insurance coverage to hedge risks
ㅇCollaborate with internal teams to draft, update, and maintain company policies in alignment with legal and operational requirements

3. Litigations 
ㅇOversee litigation processes, including coordinating with external counsel and advising on strategy for resolving disputes
ㅇAnalyze and summarize the lessons learned from litigation and distribute preventive measures to operational teams

Other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong legal writing and research skills, and case analysis
• Draft contracts, letters, policies, and reports
• Strong ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks in complex business operations
• Interest in automotive industry, logistics or corporate
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, professional skepticism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work products
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining work quality
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across subsidiary locations within the Americas region
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent qualifications preferred

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctorate Required
• 1 - 4 years of direct experience in Legal, Litigation, Transportation Legal

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Sit for 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.