Corporate Counsel

OOCL USA Inc•South Jordan, UT

46d•Onsite

About The Position

OOCL is seeking a business-minded attorney to play a key role in supporting and strengthening the Legal function for our North America operations. This is a high-visibility, strategic role where you will advise leadership on commercial and compliance matters, partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and own matters end-to-end with support from the Head of R&C and Corporate HQ in Hong Kong. This position sits within the Risk & Compliance (R&C) department, which includes three specialized branches: Risk Management, Regulatory & Claims, and Legal.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license in at least one US jurisdiction
Minimum 3 years of legal practice (law firm and/or in-house)
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Experience with claims, dispute resolution, and/or regulatory enforcement matters
Strong understanding of corporate law principles and regulatory frameworks
Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills
Strong judgment, ability to prioritize, and comfort managing multiple matters independently
Proficiency with legal technology and standard business tools

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regulated industries (transportation/logistics preferred)
Experience with FMC (Federal Maritime Commission), CBP (Customs & Border Protection), and/or C-TPAT-related (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) communications and compliance
Familiarity with international conventions/treaties or cross-border legal matters
Exposure to maritime law or global trade-related issues

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to OOCL North America Group companies, providing practical, business-forward legal guidance.
Support compliance with applicable maritime and government regulations and internal standards.
Support regulatory communications and collaborate with R&C teammates.
Identify when matters should be escalated to corporate HQ and/or outside counsel.
Evaluate claims and disputes, recommend resolution strategies, and support settlement discussions where appropriate.
Manage litigation and arbitration matters in partnership with outside counsel; coordinate with corporate HQ in Hong Kong as needed.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer service terms and vendor/supplier contracts.
Lead customer “boilerplate” reviews and negotiations, partnering with business stakeholders to balance risk, service, and commercial objectives.
Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal risks across business operations.
Support process improvements, templates, and guidance that reduce recurring legal issues and accelerate contract execution.