Legal Affairs Manager

Glovis•Duluth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Affairs Manager will provide comprehensive legal support to the organization's U.S operations, with a primary focus on commercial contacts, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role will partner closely with internal business units to ensure legal matters are handles in alignment with corporate policies, industry regulations, and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience supporting automotive, logistics, or supply chain operations within a complex, multinational corporate environment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Georgia employment laws Required
Active license to practice law in Georgia Required
Commercial contract drafting and negotiation Required
Strong understanding of contract risk allocation and commercial legal principles Required
Ability to provide clear practical legal guidance in a fast paced environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Required
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy Required
Juris Doctorate Required
6 - 8 Years of experience in law firm and/or in-house legal counsel Required
License to practice law in Georgia Required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with transportation regulations, UCC, and commercial compliance Preferred
Experience working within a structured, policy driven corporate organization Preferred
7 - 10 Years of experience in law firm, In-house legal counsel, legal contracts management Preferred
Bilingual in Korean and English Preferred

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a broad range of commercial agreements including:
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
Transportation, Logistics, warehousing agreements
Vendor, Supplier, and Customer contacts
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and contract amendments
Provide legal advice to business leaders on contractual terms, risk exposure, and compliance matters
Support legal needs related to automotive logistics, transportation, distribution, and supply chain operations
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal corporate policies and procedures
Partner with cross-functional teams including operations, procurement, finance, HR, and sales to support business initiatives
Assist with corporate governance, internal controls, and policy development
Manage and support the contract life cycle process, including contract templates, approvals, and documentation
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel as needed, to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal support
Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the automotive and logistics industries and provide guidance to internal stakeholders
Works with insurance companies on claims as needed
Assist in overseeing employment and other litigation
Assist with drafting company policies
Special projects assigned
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits may vary by location.
All benefits pursuant to Company policy