What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel, Legal position at Ocean Network Express?

Job Family:	RAC / NA Legal
Job Title:	Assistant General Counsel
Role Summary:	In-house counsel for an international ocean transportation carrier, with a regional agency office in Richmond, Virginia. Responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and drafting various contracts (e.g., service contracts, vendor agreements, lease agreements, etc.). Provides legal advice on new and existing laws and regulations, with a focus on corporate and labor and employment law.
Additional Responsibilities:	Reviewing cargo loss and personal injury claims. Drafting and reviewing internal policies and guidelines. Researching legal issues and drafting memoranda with recommendations. Providing internal and external training on legal and regulatory issues, including travel in-person to other U.S. and Canada offices. Communicating with regulatory and legislative agencies.
Core Required Skills and Competencies:	High-level analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear and concise business advice. Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in-person with diverse teams. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite products (such as Google Docs, Google Sheets)
Function-Specific Required Skills and Competencies:	Must be a licensed attorney admitted to a State Bar and eligible to practice as corporate counsel in Virginia. Experience with litigation (state and/or federal) procedures. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws (Virginia). Additional experience with state and local laws in California, Idaho, Chicago, Georgia, and/or New Jersey preferred.
Required Minimum Years Experience:	Minimum three (3) years of experience in labor and employment, corporate, or transportation law. Experience in-house with a shipping line or ocean carrier preferred.
Required Minimum Education:	Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Ocean Network Express provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At Ocean Network Express, we strive toward high-level results for all our employees and pride ourselves on identifying opportunities for internal movement and advancement of proven talent. If you’re interested in a career in the global transportation industry and are looking for growth and advancement opportunities, we encourage you to apply. We enjoy meeting candidates who are persistent in their own professional development.

About Ocean Network Express (ONE)

Ocean Network Express (ONE) was incepted on July 7, 2017, following the liner service integrations of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). The new entity functions from its global headquarters in Singapore, supported by regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Brazil. ONE is the world’s sixth-largest container carrier with a fleet size of approximately 1.91 million TEU. Operating more than 240 vessels, it offers an expeditious and reliable international network of over 130 services to 120 countries and beyond. ONE is a member of the Premier Alliance, a global ocean carrier consortium.

For more information, please visit www.one-line.com

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