Logistics Contract Paralegal

Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called "Cello" in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its business with Business Process Outsourcing. To learn more about Samsung SDS Logistics, please visit www.CelloLogistics.com

As Korea's no.1 IT service provider, Samsung SDS has completed a number of SCM/logistics consulting and system development projects for the last 30 years. Based on the extensive experience and expertise it built over the years, Samsung SDS started to provide tech-based logistics services in 2012 and has now grown into a global top-level third-party logistics company.

As a Logistics Contract Paralegal, you will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various business representatives to support contract and project management functions of the company's smart logistics (SL) business. This position will provide comprehensive legal support, focusing on contract management and other legal administrative duties. This position will be responsible for coordinating the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting and review to negotiation and documentation. The position will also be responsible for managing logistics business-related licenses and insurance. The position reports to Head of SL Legal, and requires an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, ability to work efficiently, and excellent customer service and attention to detail.

To learn more about Samsung SDS America, Inc. please visit www.samsungsds.com/en/logistics/logistics.html

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management

• Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts

• Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like

• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters

• Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies

• Contract Negotiation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions

• Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders

• Strive to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong client relationships

• Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance

• Process budget requests and invoices, expenses and reimbursements and the like

• Maintain and update logistics-related licenses and insurance policies

• Organize and prepare for meetings, events, presentations and reports

• Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders

• Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes

• Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team's shared folders and files

• Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references

• Legal Research and Compliance

• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry

• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry

• Litigation Support and Others

• Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes

• Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal clients in a clear and understandable manner

• Perform other duties as assigned or required