Overview

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

Responsibilities

The Administrator, Legal Affairs reports directly to the Manager, Legal Affairs. The role will primarily consist of assisting with a variety of legal and compliance items company wide. Additionally, the Administrator, Legal Affairs will be responsible for cross training and act as backup to the Contracts and Insurance Administrator. This would include, maintaining all insurance policies, bonds, certificates and renewal as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with the Manager, Legal Affairs to assist with ensuring accurate and timely completion of all legal and compliance projects.
• Assist with all legal documents, including but not limited to; contracts, NDAs, compliance SOPs and overall document control. This will require knowledge of specific legal terms as well as intensive training on general transportation law.
• Complete and legal research projects as requested.
• Remain informed on any legislative changes related to transportation law.
• Maintain, review and update all in house legal and compliance documents as instructed by the Manager, Legal Affairs.
• Ensure completion of all renewals of Bonds, Letters of Authority, SCAC codes and licenses.
• Work closely with the Corporate Compliance team on all company opportunities to ensure compliance and respond to any legal inquiries as directed by the Manager, Lagal Affairs.
• Manage legal projects throughout the year such as document retention, presenting company-wide communications and updating any related trainings.
• Responsible for implementing, understanding and maintaining EFW’s platform for legal documents.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience. Strong preference for a Bachelor’s degree in a legal related field. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand complex materials related to transportation law.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents. Ability to write advisory reports and general legal correspondence. Ability to work with coworkers at all levels, from a variety of departments and communicate complex concepts.
• Ability to present and/or train on basic legal and insurance concepts to audiences throughout the organization.
• Keen attention to detail, knowledge of contractual requirements and procedures.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external partners.
• Ability to read and interpret comprehensive and intricate research documents.
• Ability to solve practical problems through semi-standardized solutions that require advanced analysis and ethical judgment.
• Ability to solve problems with complex variables through non-standardized solutions that require independent judgment and analysis. Ability to draw inferences and use deductive reasoning with no prescribed procedures to solve complex problems.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.