Legal Manager

As a core legal position in an international freight forwarding and logistics enterprise, the Legal Manager shall deeply align with the entire business chain of air freight, sea freight, and cross‑border logistics, establish a sound legal risk prevention and control system, and take the lead in key work such as contract management, cross‑border compliance, and dispute resolution. The role aims to provide professional and efficient legal support for the company’s global business expansion and assist the enterprise in achieving steady development within the compliance framework. We sincerely invite professionals with practical legal management experience in the international logistics industry to join us. II. Job Responsibilities 1. Establishment and Operation of Contract Management System Take the lead in the full‑lifecycle management of core international freight forwarding contracts: For core business scenarios such as cross‑border air freight, FCL/LCL sea freight, and customs clearance agency, independently draft and review standardized contract templates including freight forwarding agreements, air/sea transportation contracts, and customs clearance agency agreements, ensuring the templates meet business needs and are legally compliant. Accurately review non‑standardized contracts: Focus on reviewing non‑template documents such as airline cooperation agreements, overseas warehousing agreements, and capacity procurement contracts, quickly identify unfavorable clauses, legal loopholes, and potential risks, issue specific and actionable revision suggestions, track the entire contract performance process, establish a breach risk early warning mechanism, and proactively avoid performance disputes. 2. Cross‑Border Compliance and Risk Control Promote the implementation of a cross‑border transportation compliance system: Conduct in‑depth interpretation of laws and regulations in target markets (e.g., EU, North America, Southeast Asia), including but not limited to EU GDPR data compliance, North American antitrust laws, and import/export control policies, to ensure the legality and compliance of the company’s entire processes such as customs declaration, inspection, customs filing, and cross‑border data transmission. Conduct regular compliance reviews: Periodically carry out compliance reviews on the company’s business in areas such as anti‑money laundering, import/export license verification, validity of vehicles’ Road Transportation Operation Permits, and drivers’ professional qualification compliance, formulate detailed risk rectification reports, supervise all departments in implementing rectification measures, and conduct closed‑loop management of compliance risks. Optimize risk transfer and remedy solutions: Based on the characteristics of cross‑border logistics business, design cargo transportation insurance plans, clarify claim boundaries in scenarios such as natural disasters, transportation delays, and third‑party liability; quickly develop legal remedy plans for sudden risks such as customs seizure, cargo loss/damage, and changes in cross‑border policies to reduce the company’s economic losses and brand risks. 3. Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support Efficiently handle common disputes in the logistics industry: Take the lead in resolving daily disputes such as cargo damage compensation, liability for transportation delays, and customer service complaints, formulate solutions through negotiation, mediation, and other methods, promote reconciliation between parties, and maintain the company’s customer relationships and business reputation. Support litigation/arbitration cases: Assist in handling the company’s litigation and arbitration cases, be responsible for the collection, collation, and preservation of evidence materials, coordinate with external law firms, track court proceedings and case trends throughout the process, regularly issue case analysis reports to management, provide professional legal advice, and protect the company’s legitimate rights and interests. 4. Qualification Maintenance and Construction of Legal Support System Ensure the validity of core operating qualifications: Take the lead in applying for, modifying, and renewing key licenses such as NVOCC (Non‑Vessel Operating Common Carrier) qualification, international freight forwarding license, and import/export operation rights to ensure the company’s operating qualifications are complete and compliant. Establish a systematic legal support system: Sort out compliance processes for businesses such as cross‑border transportation and freight forwarding operations, and compile documents including Cross‑Border Transportation Operation Compliance Guidelines and Contract Risk Prevention and Control Manual. Organize monthly legal training on topics such as customs regulations, contract signing risks, and cross‑border compliance to improve the legal awareness and compliance operation capabilities of all employees. III. Job Requirements 1. Full‑time bachelor’s degree or above from a key university, majoring in law (preferred majors include international law, economic law, maritime law, etc.). Hold a legal professional qualification certificate (Grade A), with priority given to candidates with legal management experience in large cross‑border logistics/freight forwarding enterprises. 2. Proficient in laws and regulations related to international freight forwarding and cross‑border logistics, such as the Customs Law of the People’s Republic of China, Maritime Law of the People’s Republic of China, Incoterms®, and the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China (Contract Volume, Tort Volume), as well as civil and commercial laws such as the Labor Contract Law; able to accurately apply legal knowledge to solve practical business problems. 3. English as a working language; able to independently read and review English contracts and foreign‑related legal documents. 4. Possess capabilities in contract template construction, compliance risk assessment and analysis; priority given to candidates proficient in contract management systems (e.g., Fadada, Qiyuesuo) or legal databases (e.g., Pkulaw, Westlaw China). 5. Understand common insurance products in the cross‑border logistics industry, customs supervision policies, and international trade settlement processes; able to provide full‑chain legal support for business. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong? How many years’ experience do you have as a Legal Manager? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? Are you willing to undergo a pre‑employment background check? Do you have freight forwarding experience? #J-18808-Ljbffr