Legal & Compliance
About The Position
Circle Logistics is a 3rd party logistics firm focused on delivering our three core promises to our customers: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. We leverage our technology, industry experience, and employee ingenuity to develop industry-leading transportation solutions. We have been in business for 10 plus years and have grown into a half-billion-dollar company, from starting as just a handful of people with Entrepreneurial Spirit as their foundation. Our story is one of resiliency and innovation that has led us to grow to over 500 employees in a booming transportation industry, that never takes a night off. Position Overview The Legal & Compliance role is responsible for minimizing risk, fraud, claims, and cargo theft while ensuring high levels of service and operational efficiency. The team member will work closely with our carrier sales teams across all terminals to enforce best practices and drive continuous improvements in our carrier selection and compliance processes.
Requirements
- 2+ years in a compliance, legal, or risk management role, preferably within transportation or logistics
- Strong knowledge of freight claims, carrier vetting, and transportation risk
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multitask.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Proficiency with industry tools (Highway, DAT, Carrier 411, etc.)
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence others without direct authority
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctor preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce carrier compliance policies and procedures that reduce claims, fraud, and cargo theft while maintaining high levels of service
- Manage all carrier compliance platforms and tools, including Highway, DAT, Carrier 411, Carrier Assure, and Happy Robot. Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools to improve cost, speed, and reliability in our carrier vetting process
- Ensure all non-standard freight (e.g., high-value, theft-prone, in-bond, cross-border, oversize/overweight) is handled by qualified carriers with proper protocols. Maintain an active list of contracted carriers approved for specialized freight
- Lead investigations for all freight claims exceeding $20,000. Provide detailed written reports outlining the root cause and actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence
- Conduct spot audits of carrier sales procedures across the company to ensure compliance with internal policies. Communicate findings and drive consistency through a monthly best practices newsletter tailored to carrier sales teams
- Build strong relationships with terminal leaders and carrier sales representatives. Serve as a trusted advisor and active partner in the day-to-day operations of carrier sales
- Drive initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing risk, and enhancing the effectiveness of carrier sales operations. Stay current on industry trends and compliance regulations
Benefits
- Competitive base-salary + uncapped commission
- On-site training and career development with a fast track to promotion
- Insurance benefits including: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability
- Paid holidays and paid time off after 90 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
