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Are you passionate about Legal Counseling? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you to help us hire the best in the business and we're excited to have you join us in this significant role to ensure we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Come be part of something special at CJ Logistics!

Position Summary:

CJ Logistics is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Counsel to join its Legal Department. This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor and contribute meaningfully to a broad range of legal and compliance matters across the enterprise. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, the successful candidate will operate as a key member of a high-performing, collaborative legal team, supporting a rapidly growing and dynamic organization.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a capable legal professional to expand their practice across multiple areas of law, including employment, commercial contracting, litigation management, real estate, and corporate governance, with oversight of employee relations and compliance matters being a prominent part of the role. The ideal candidate will bring sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to supporting the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employment Law and Employee Relations

• Advise internal stakeholders on a range of employment-related matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace safety, wage and hour compliance, privacy rights, benefits, employment agreements, and leaves of absence.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources and outside counsel to evaluate and respond to employment claims and agency matters.
• Provide guidance on employment policies, practices, and handbooks, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company values
• Represent the organization in mediations and coordinate legal strategy for employment-related disputes.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including those with customers, vendors, consultants, and landlords.
• Serve as a legal advisor to business units, providing practical guidance on legal risks, contractual obligations, and quantifying the potential impact of these variables.

Litigation and Outside Counsel Management

• Manage outside counsel in the handling of litigation and claims, ensuring alignment with company strategy and efficient resolution of disputes
• Oversee internal fact development and facilitate information gathering for active matters.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of corporate governance documents, including board resolutions and regulatory filings.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations at the state, federal, and (where applicable) international levels, including licensing and operational requirements.
• Partner with the General Counsel to advance key governance initiatives and maintain regulatory standing.

Real Estate and Asset Management

• Review and negotiate commercial leases and related agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure compliance with lease terms and proper management of real estate obligations.

Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Collaborate with departments including Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and IT to assess and mitigate risk.
• Provide legal input on matters related to insurance, cyber liability, product liability, and other areas of exposure.
• Engage with the Legal Administrator and Deputy General Counsel to support corporate legal initiatives and special projects.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in employment law, particularly matters involving an hourly workforce.
• Familiarity with general corporate law and an interest in further developing expertise in this area.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to legal practice
• Experience in the logistics, supply chain, or transportation industry is preferred but not required.
• Collaborative work style and enthusiasm for working with various levels and functions across the enterprise
• Willingness to work in person at least four days per week at our Corporate Office, located in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Why Join?

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of a growing enterprise while advancing professionally within a respected and agile legal department. The Counsel will work closely with senior leadership and play a vital role in supporting the company’s operational and strategic initiatives.

Pay, Benefits, and More:

• Compensation range is $170-180k plus bonus
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE.
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb.
• Opportunity to drive significant changes in Talent Acquisition with an ability to make an impact across the organization.
• Open-door work environment.
• High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset, where continuous improvement is embraced.
• Opportunities for advancement.

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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