Legal Coordinator - Logistics Industry

Job Function/Description:

• Be the first point of contact for internal for internal and external legal inquiries, ensuring seamless and efficient communications by directing matters to the appropriate legal team members
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on contract-related matters, including updates on contract current status
• Coordinate and manage legal intake processes, including logging requests, tracking progress, and ensuring timely responses through multiple channels of communication including Cello
• Provide administrative support for the day-to-day activities, including budget requests, invoice processing, and maintaining accurate records
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies
• Route contracts for signatures, collect and save executed contracts in designated shared folders
• Manage legal databases and files, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible
• Coordinate team meetings by scheduling, preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and documenting key takeaways
• Act as a liaison between Legal & Compliance team and other departments to foster collaboration and effective communication
• Conduct legal research and compiling reports to support decision-making processes
• Provide assistance with litigation, claims management, and other disputes resolution as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements/Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal department within the logistics industry or related fields
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
• Customer-focused mindset with outstanding work ethics
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with corporate and commercial agreements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet search, and contract management platform

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• 1 year of experience in a legal department within the logistics industry or related fields

Work Location: In person