Senior Corporate Counsel

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

Reports to : Associate General Counsel

Job Locatio n: Los Angeles, CA, Seattle WA, or Whitestown Indiana

Job Status: Exempt, FT

About SHEIN

Founded in 2012, SHEIN is a leading global online retailer with operations in the United States (Los Angeles and Indiana), Guangzhou and Singapore, along with other key markets. SHEIN reaches consumers across more than 150 countries and regions around the world. We place a premium on choice, delivering more than 6,000 new fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products daily with more than 600,000 items available. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable. To learn more about SHEIN, follow us at shein.com, sheingroup.com, instagram.com/sheinofficial and youtube.com/shein.

Position Summary

As a Sr. Corporate Counsel, you will report to the US Associate General Counsel, Corporate. 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. You will partner closely with members of the US Legal team and business departments and support internal clients of all levels. This is a strong growth opportunity for an enterprising lawyer looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

This role will support primarily 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 SHEINs operations and strategic goals.

This attorney will be expected to work effectively across internal legal and non-legal functions. This role requires a mature individual who can fight fires as needed and provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:

Structure, draft, negotiate and review various complex contracts, including logistics, supply chain and related agreements.

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.

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.

Willingness and interest in handling various legal matters, even if they fall outside day-to-day responsibilities.

Motivated and able to prioritize among many tasks of competing importance.

Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to responsiveness

Must be willing to travel up to 25%

Skills and Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.

Member in good standing of at least one state bar, preferably the Indiana bar association.

Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Warehouse, Logistics, and Workplace Health and Safety. A combination of Law firm and In-house experience preferred.

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.

Strong customer service focus

Ability to build positive relationships with senior management and other members of the legal team and to positively influence outcomes.

Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations.

Ability to evaluate and mitigate risk.

Global mindset and the ability to work virtually with business partners across the globe.

High level of emotional intelligence.

Ability to speak/read Mandarin Chinese a plus.

SHEIN Benefits and Culture:

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 and sick days

Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location)

Free weekly catered lunch at HQ

Dog-Friendly office

Free Gym Access at HQ

Free Swag Giveaways

Annual Holiday Party

Invitations to pop-ups and other company events

Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

Free Shuttle Service from HQ to LA Union Station

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

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