Overview
Corporate Counsel Jobs in South Jordan, USA at OOCL
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
What Success…
Title: Corporate Counsel
Company: OOCL
Location: South Jordan, USA
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