Legal Counsel

Job Description: In-House Legal Counsel (US West / California)Reporting to: Regional Legal LeadLocation: Carson, California, United States Coverage Region: United States, Canada, and South America, with a primary focus on West Coast operations and cross-border Americas initiativesKey Responsibilities1. Contract Management & Transactional SupportIndependently draft, review and negotiate a broad range of logistics and commercial agreements for US operations, including domestic and international transportation contracts (governed by Carmack Amendment, COGSA, Hague-Visby Rules as applicable), warehousing and logistics service agreements, supplier agreements, SLAs, and sales/purchasing contracts.Ensure all contractual documents comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, international rules and internal risk management policies.2. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory Provide legal compliance support and risk assessment for US projects and daily operations. Depending on your background, you will focus on one or more of the following areas, with support from internal and external specialists:Employment & Labor: California Labor Code, wage and hour compliance, independent contractor classification, workplace safety (Cal/OSHA), and general employment lawData Protection: US federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, and general data governanceTrade & Anti-corruption: US customs regulations, export controls (EAR, ITAR), trade sanctions (OFAC), and anti-bribery (FCPA)ESG & Regulatory: environmental compliance, sustainability reporting and other industry-specific regulatory requirementsSupport market entry procedures, license applications, regulatory filings, and coordinate with local external counsel and authorities on inquiries and inspections.Conduct legal risk assessments for innovative business models, including last-mile delivery solutions and cross-border e-commerce schemes.3. Corporate Governance & PolicyEstablish and continuously optimize internal legal policies, governance frameworks and internal control mechanisms for US entities.Manage corporate entity compliance, including statutory records, annual filings, post-acquisition integration and standardized governance of subsidiaries.Administer internal authorization systems (director appointments, powers of attorney, signing authority matrix) to standardize decision-making.Develop and iterate contract approval processes; deliver regular legal training to operations, sales, finance and other cross-functional teams.4. Risk & Dispute ResolutionIdentify, evaluate and mitigate operational legal risks; formulate risk mitigation solutions regarding liability limitation, insurance coverage and indemnification arrangements.Develop and maintain risk control frameworks and dispute resolution guidelines.Lead and coordinate the resolution of commercial claims, disputes, arbitration and litigation; collaborate with external lawyers and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.Qualifications & Requirements Required：1. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school; admitted or eligible to practice law in California or another US jurisdiction.2. 2–6 years of commercial legal experience, ideally in logistics, transportation, international trade, or a multinational in-house team. 3. Sound knowledge and practical experience in at least one or more of the following: US commercial and transportation law, trade compliance, data privacy (CCPA), employment law, or corporate governance.4. Proven ability to independently review and negotiate contracts; experience in establishing or optimizing compliance/governance systems is a strong plus.5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of handling complex legal documents and cross-border business coordination.Preferred  1. Active California Bar membership is a plus.2. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.3. Familiarity with logistics industry business models and standard practices.4. Strong business acumen and cross-cultural communication skills, able to balance risk control with business growth.