Part-Time General Counsel

COFREIGHT INC • Walnut, CA

11d • $100 - $140 • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time General Counsel serves as a legal resource for executive leadership, primarily focusing on commercial real estate, leasing, and property transactions. The role also provides guidance on employment and HR matters, business contracts, and day-to-day legal issues, coordinating with outside counsel when specialized support is needed. The attorney works directly with executive leadership and internal teams, manages matters independently, and provides practical recommendations that support business decisions.

This is an in-office position in Walnut, California. The schedule can be arranged as shorter workdays Monday through Friday or concentrated over 2–3 days per week. Weekly hours and specific office days will be agreed upon with the selected candidate, generally targeting 20–25 hours per week. The rate of pay is $100–$140 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

UNIS describes itself as a technology-driven transportation management and logistics company using analytics, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled tools to support decision-making and operational efficiency. Its AI tools support, rather than replace, human judgment; employment-related decisions are made by people.

The company describes benefits and workplace offerings including competitive health benefits, paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements, leadership and professional development programs, opportunities to build AI literacy, internal growth and career mobility opportunities, free luncheons, and on-site team events.

Requirements

• J.D. and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• At least five years of relevant legal experience, including substantial commercial real estate and leasing work.
• Ability to independently draft, redline, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements.
• Experience advising on landlord–tenant obligations, transaction risks, and property-related disputes.
• Experience advising employers on California employment law and day-to-day HR matters.
• Practical business judgment and the ability to explain legal issues and recommended next steps to executives and nonlegal teams.
• Strong organization, responsiveness, discretion, and follow-through.
• Availability for a consistent part-time schedule in Cubework’s Walnut office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial and warehouse properties, subleasing, and flexible-space arrangements.
• Experience with commercial acquisitions, dispositions, and lease assignments.
• Prior in-house counsel experience or experience representing owners, operators, or tenants with multiple properties.
• Experience supporting real estate portfolios across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, subleases, amendments, renewals, assignments, landlord consents, license agreements, and termination or surrender agreements.
• Review and negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, brokerage and commission agreements, and related real estate documents.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence, title and survey review, easements, escrow coordination, and closing documents.
• Advise on lease obligations and property issues, including rent, operating expenses, repairs, maintenance, insurance, indemnification, permitted use, and property access.
• Address defaults, security deposits, letters of credit, restoration obligations, and landlord–tenant disputes; prepare notices, demand letters, and settlement agreements.
• Advise on property-use and compliance issues, coordinating with local or specialized counsel as needed.
• Coordinate outside counsel on litigation and multistate or specialized real estate matters, while managing costs, deadlines, and progress.
• Maintain legal document templates, track active matters and transaction deadlines, and provide clear recommendations to executive leadership.
• Advise leadership and HR on employee relations, hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, and separation agreements.
• Review employment documents and workplace policies; advise on California wage-and-hour matters, employee classification, leave, accommodations, and workplace complaints.
• Support workplace investigations and employee disputes, coordinating with outside employment counsel when specialized support is needed.
• Review general business contracts and advise on day-to-day corporate and operational legal issues.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements.
• Leadership and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation.
• Internal growth and career mobility opportunities.
• Free luncheons and on-site team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree