Legal Counsel II U.S.

Purolator•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

4d•$130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Purolator International is seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as a key legal partner to its U.S. business, with a primary focus on commercial contracts and sales enablement. The role provides practical, solution-oriented legal advice while taking an enterprise-wide and global perspective to help the business achieve its objectives and proactively manage legal and regulatory risk. It supports U.S. and international operations and works closely with the Canadian Legal team as part of an integrated North American legal function. The position partners with Sales, Operations, and Leadership in a growing global logistics organization. Its scope includes commercial contracting, compliance and corporate governance, employment and labor law support, and collaboration with internal and external legal partners. The Legal Counsel supervises a paralegal and coordinates with external U.S. counsel as needed.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to a U.S. state bar or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
3–5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
At least 3 years of corporate or commercial contract negotiation experience in a large law firm or corporate legal department.
Primary U.S. and global industry experience within transportation, courier, freight, air, ocean, or railroad sectors.
Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting international or cross-border commercial operations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with employment law, antitrust, FCPA, privacy, and regulatory compliance in logistics or transportation environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales to onboard new customers and retain and grow existing business, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer agreements and responding to legal provisions in RFPs.
Draft, review, and update commercial agreements with carriers, brokers, consultants, licensors, and commercial lessors.
Collaborate with the Canadian Legal Sales Contracts team to maintain and enhance standard-form agreements and terms and conditions of service.
Manage and prioritize a high volume of contractual work supporting time-sensitive sales initiatives.
Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that supports revenue growth while protecting the company.
Review and evaluate compliance matters across the business.
Interact with state and federal agencies to keep corporate filings and registrations current.
Review bankruptcy filings from a creditor’s-rights perspective and monitor U.C.C. filings.
Maintain copyright and trademark filings and associated licensing agreements.
Manage federal, state, and local business and regulatory licenses, including renewals.
Provide legal support to the 401(k) Committee.
Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations, assess their business impact, and draft policies and procedures to support compliance.
Provide employment law and HR compliance support related to leaves, accommodations, and separation processes in partnership with HR.
Review and advise on employment-related agreements and templates, including confidentiality agreements, general releases, restrictive covenants where applicable, and independent contractor or consultant terms.
Coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate.
Liaise regularly with the Canadian Legal Department and participate in recurring virtual meetings.
Supervise a paralegal, including oversight of day-to-day work and quality review.
Manage and coordinate with external U.S. legal counsel as needed.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, with 80%+ of premiums paid by the employer.
Employer-funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A.).
Dental and vision plans.
Employer-funded short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
Accident, hospital, and critical illness plans.
Retirement plan employer contribution with a 50% match up to 8% of eligible salary.
Annual bonus incentive plan.
Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 4 personal days.
Paid holidays.
100% paid extended parental/maternity leave program.
100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program.
Tuition assistance.
Wellness program.
Identity theft protection discount program.
Pet insurance discount program.