(USA) Manager, Legal Department

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and review contracts, company policies on legal, compliance and risk management related matters.


• Provide legal opinion and attend to contentious matters.


• Offer legal advice on claim, compliance and sanction issues, work with relevant departments in formulating effective correction/prevention plans.


• Archive legal documentation.


• Work with external counsel on designated matters.


• Conduct internal compliance assessment on assigned regulatory compliance and risk management topics related to freight forwarding and logistics industry. 


• Provide in-house training to employees on regulatory compliance and risk management issues and assist with development of training materials. 

• Establishing key risk indicators (KRIs) to track risk exposure.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business administration, law, or related field.


• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in compliance, operations, and/or legal.


• Excellent organization, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.


• Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgement.


• Candidate must be self-motivated, customer-service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.


• Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

MEC values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Sick, and Vacation. MEC reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.