Regional Business Attorney

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Regional Business Attorney will support subsidiaries under America's Headquarters (AHQ) by managing the preparation, negotiation, execution, and oversight of contracts and subcontracts with government and non-government entities. This role also encompasses corporate governance, ensuring adequate insurance coverage, overseeing litigation, drafting policies, and handling other assigned legal tasks to safeguard compliance and mitigate risk.

Compensation 

$142,500 - $162,000 Per Year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts and subcontracts with governmental and non-governmental organizations to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
  • Oversee the lifecycle of contracts, including tracking amendments, renewals, and ensuring adherence to terms and conditions
  • Analyze business operations to identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Assess and ensure proper insurance coverage to protect the company’s assets and operations
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to internal teams on various business operations, including strategic opportunities and compliance-related issues
  • Oversee litigation processes, including coordinating with external counsel and advising on strategy for resolving disputes
  • Collaborate with internal teams to draft, update, and maintain company policies in alignment with legal and operational requirements
  • Develop and implement legal frameworks and processes to support compliance with local, state, provincial and federal laws across subsidiaries
  • Partner with business units, subsidiaries, and external stakeholders to provide legal insights and ensure seamless alignment between business objectives and legal requirements
•  Assist in overseeing employment-related litigation and provide guidance on compliance with labor laws and regulations
  • Collaborate on special legal and business projects as assigned by senior leadership, including ad hoc reviews, audits, and cross-functional initiatives
  • Assist in developing and delivering training programs to educate employees and management on key legal topics such as contract management, compliance, and corporate governance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
• Comprehensive knowledge of drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, including familiarity with governmental and non-governmental contracting requirements Required
• Strong ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks in complex business operations Required
• Bi-Lingual: English & Korean Required
• In-depth understanding of Korean corporate governance principles, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Preferred

Education & Experience

• Masters Degree Required
• PhD Preferred
• 10-15 years of experience in Business law & Contract Management Required
• 13-18 years of experience in Corporate Governance, and Litigation Preferred
• Active license to practice law in California Required 
• Certified In-House Counsel Preferred 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office 
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.