Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment, NORTAM
CMA CGM

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?

YOUR ROLE

In this role you will provide counsel to Senior Management and Human Resource professionals on a broad range of legal issues including, but not limited to, employee and labor relations; discipline and terminations; and internal investigations. Additional responsibilities include facilitating legal training and managing outside counsel on employment litigation matters and administrative charges.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Litigation prevention: day-to-day counseling and preventative lawyering on labor and employment law matters, including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and NLRA compliance. Review disciplinary actions and terminations with HR.
• Litigation prevention: Programmatic legal and HR compliance training for Human Resources professionals and business operations teams. Recommend, implement and continuously improve labor and employment law related training.
• Litigation management: manage internal investigations as appropriate.
• Litigation management: manage outside counsel on employment litigation, administrative charges; assist in managing responses to subpoenas and document requests.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Law degree and bar admission in Texas required
• Minimum five (5) years of labor and employment law experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel required
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of labor and employment experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment required.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, etc.) required.
• Outstanding written, organizational and oral communication skills required.
• Experience handling union grievances and arbitrations required.
• Experience managing and completing complex litigation matters required.
• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain industry preferred.
• Comfortable collaborating with senior executives
• Concise, precise, clear and professional communication skills (both oral and written)
• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain industry

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

#LI-DNI

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

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