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Corporate Counsel (North America)

Location: South Jordan, UT | Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Model: 100% onsite in our South Jordan, UT office (no relocation assistance available at this time). Our in-office model supports collaboration, mentorship, and faster decision-making.

Reports to: Head of R&C (Risk & Compliance) dept

Key Partners: Sales, Operations, Procurement, Claims, Regulatory, HR, Finance, and Corporate HQ (Hong Kong)

Who We Are: OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line) is one of the world’s leading ocean container transport and logistics companies, operating a global network that keeps supply chains moving across every major trade lane. Our culture is grounded in our core values — People People People, Community Responsibility, Customer Focus, and Excellence Through Quality — and we’re committed to empowering our teams to make a meaningful impact in global trade.

The Opportunity: 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.

Note: Experience with FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) regulations or maritime matters is a plus — but not required. The Head of R&C will provide support in these areas.

The Department: This position sits within the Risk & Compliance (R&C) department, which includes three specialized branches: Risk Management, Regulatory & Claims, and Legal.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Legal & Compliance

• 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.

Disputes, Claims, & Outside Counsel Management

• 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.

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations

• 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.

Risk Management & Issue Prevention

• 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

What You’ll Work On (Examples):

• Customer service terms and “boilerplate” negotiations
• Vendor/supplier agreements
• Claims/disputes triage with Claims team
• Compliance questions in a regulated transportation environment
• Cross‑border coordination with corporate HQ

Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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

Why Join OOCL? OOCL is respected across the industry for customer-focused solutions, innovation, and a strong quality-through-excellence approach. You’ll join a stable global organization with real cross-border exposure, meaningful business partnership, and an opportunity to shape how Legal supports North America operations.

OOCL’s outstanding benefits for full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental: 100% company-paid
• Vision coverage option
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Pension Plan
• PTO, Paid Sick Time, and Personal Days
• Paid Major Holidays
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Employee Assistance Program

All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

OOCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. For more information, we encourage you to visit us at www.oocl.com.