Assistant General Counsel, Legal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Family:

RAC / NA Legal

Job Title:

Assistant General Counsel

Role Summary:

Member of the legal team, primarily focusing on contract review (vendor agreements, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc.), monitoring and providing legal counsel on new and existing laws and regulations, preparing corporate resolutions and forms, and assisting with management of legal disputes and claims.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Preparing legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.

• Reviewing and recommending policies and guidelines on legal and compliance issues.

• Researching a variety of complex legal issues and providing summaries and recommendations to the legal team and internal clients.

• Performing investigations and conducting compliance training.

• Other duties as assigned

Core Required Skills and Competencies:

• High-level analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Responsive, dependable, and motivated

• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite products (such as Google Docs, Google Sheets)

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse level of business personnel

Function-Specific Required Skills and Competencies:

• Admission to State Bar with a license to practice in-house.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, legal procedures

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws

Required Minimum Years Experience:

Minimum of three years of experience in the general practice of law.

Experience in a transportation, Admiralty law firm, corporate legal department, or at an 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

#JIL