Senior Corporate Counsel (Warehouse, Logistics & Workplace Health and Safety)

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, Warehouse, Logistics & Workplace Health and Safety

Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Corporate

Location: Los Angeles, CA, or Seattle, WA

Job Class: Exempt

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

We're seeking a full-time Senior Corporate Counsel for Warehouse, Logistics and Workplace Health & Safety for our Los Angeles or Seattle corporate office. As a Sr. Corporate Counsel, you will report to the US Associate General Counsel. You will be responsible for providing proactive and practical day-to-day counseling, legal advice, and support primarily to our Warehouse, Logistics, and Workplace Health and Safety teams but also serve as a generalist. This position is expected to be a key business partner and to contribute to the success of the Company by combining both legal and business expertise to understand SHEIN’s operations and strategic goals. You will partner closely with members of the US Legal team and business departments and support internal clients of all levels. This role requires a mature individual who can fight fires as needed and provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives. This is a strong growth opportunity for an enterprising lawyer looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise, assess, and train internal clients on compliance with health and safety-related laws and regulations, e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Act and similar federal, state and local requirements in the US, as well as internal health and safety standards and policies as they relate to warehouse operations.
• Advise, assess and train internal clients on compliance with federal, state and local laws related to supply chain logistics, including but not limited to handling of dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
• Structure, draft, negotiate and review various contracts, including logistics, supply chain, compliance and related agreements.
• Standardize and maintain templates and playbooks for the logistics team.
• Consult with senior leaders to proactively issue-spot, provide advice on risks, and drive practical business solutions to complex supply chain disruption issues.
• Assist with the implementation of risk assessments, standard operating procedures, monitoring, auditing, and other related health and safety compliance controls.
• Respond to a wide range of legal inquiries from internal stakeholders, focusing on understanding their needs, providing practical solutions and effectively managing risk.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar, preferably the Indiana or California bar association.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Warehouse, Logistics, and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Detail oriented, a creative mind and excellent communication/presentation, writing, and analytic skills.
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking and sound judgment to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated judgment, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with senior management, global partners, and other members of the legal team to positively influence outcomes.
• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Willingness and interest in handling various legal matters, even if they fall outside day-to-day responsibilities.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.

Nice to Have

• A combination of Law firm and in-house experience.
• Fluent in Mandarin.

Pay

$118,500 min. - $202,000 max annually. Bonus offered.

Benefits and Perks

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

SHEIN Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.