Serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external legal inquiries, ensuring efficient and accurate direction of communications to appropriate legal/compliance team members
Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters and current status thereof
Coordinate and manage legal intake processes, including logging requests, tracking progress, and ensuring timely responses through multiple channels of communication
Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities, including requests for budget approval and processing invoices
Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies
Route contracts for signature, collect and save executed contracts in designated shared folders
Maintain and update legal and compliance databases and files, ensuring they are current and accessible
Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
Facilitate effective communication between the Legal & Compliance team and other departments within the organization
Assist with legal research and compiling reports
Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the legal department of a logistics company or related industry experience is highly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Outstanding work ethics and customer-oriented attitude
A team player with the ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and regulatory requirements
Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet search, and contract management platform