Legal Counsel Commercial at CMA CGM in NORFOLK, Virginia

Job Description:

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 1,300 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

We are looking for a passionate Ethics & Compliance Expert for CEVA covering the US and Canada, based in Houston, to join our Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Function, serve as the primary point of contact, responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and continued improvement of ethics & compliance strategies and core program areas for the region, as well as ensuring strong business partnership and alignment with other functions.


WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?


Strategy

• Proactive contribution to the strategy for the assigned ethics & compliance (sub)function and the related compliance program areas.
• Where appropriate/required suggest and implement continuous improvement to the strategy and ethics & compliance program.

Partnership with Business development

• Foster effective partnership, proactive involvement in, and timely advise & support to business development.

Excellence in partnership & support to our customers

• Foster and actively contribute to ensure the needs of the Company's customers are met & addressed with excellence from an Ethics & Compliance perspective.

Core Compliance Program elements:

• Accountability by delegation for a given functional or geographical scope to ensure core compliance program elements are implemented, continuously improved, and consistently matured as well as delivered with excellence:
• Assist the Ethics & Compliance Lead in the continuous development and implementation of risk identification and management framework,
• Policies and procedures - rollout and promoting a compliance culture and awareness by advising employees on CEVA E&C Rules & Principles,
• Training and communications - deliver tailor-made compliance training and continuously ensuring that trainings are adapted to the needs of the local organization and followed-up,
• Confidential reporting structure and corporate compliance investigations
• Third-party risk management applicable laws and regulations including local industry codes.

Continuous development

• Actively contribute to ensure the team works as a "high performing team", being inspirational E&C professional and role model for others in the organization.
• Keep the function apprised of new local regulations, jurisprudence, best practices, and innovations.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education & Experience

• University degree in Law and/or Business (or related subject) at least at Master Level
• Experience (min. 5-7 years) in compliance, law, or related area(s)
• Experience implementing and monitoring a compliance program for a multinational company
• Experience and expertise in at least two core compliance program areas and willingness to further develop two other areas: human rights, global trade compliance, speaking-up & corporate compliance investigations, data privacy, training & enablement, competition law and M&A, healthcare compliance & industry-specific regulations, and conflict of interest.
• Proficient in English, and preferably Spanish

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.

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.



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