Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. uShip is the world’s first and largest shipping marketplace, making it quicker, easier, and more affordable to ship large or bulky items. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Support Specialist to join their Legal team, supporting legal operations across contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and privacy. The role involves working with cross-functional teams and assisting with various legal activities to mitigate risks in uShip’s online shipping marketplace.
Responsibilities
- Support the legal needs of uShip and its wholly owned subsidiary
- Analyze, summarize, and respond to legal requests and other documents (e.g. subpoenas)
- Conduct legal research and assist in preparing documentation
- Cooperate with law enforcement in escalated disputes
- Perform administrative duties including the tracking and cataloguing of contracts
- Draft, review, and interpret a variety of corporate / transactional contracts (MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements)
- Assist Corporate Counsel in their role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) by researching privacy laws (GDPR (EU/UK), CPRA, TDPSA) and proposing risk mitigation strategies
- Establish best practices and legal processes aligned with business needs
- Provide legal research and guidance to cross-functional teams
- Support copyright portfolio management and brand protection efforts
- Create legal education materials for internal teams
- Assist with miscellaneous legal matters including business licenses, insurance, sustainability, employment, and regulatory compliance
Skills
- Paralegal certification or relevant experience in a legal support role
- Experience with legal research platforms (FastCase, Westlaw, LexisNexis)
- Working knowledge of legal research and writing and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, remain organized, and document progress
- Exhibit accountability, reliability, and initiative
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- High degree of professionalism and ethics
- Exceptional organizational and presentation skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extremely detail oriented and strong analytical skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize job duties based on company needs
- Highly self-motivated with a can-do, flexible attitude, and an understanding that no job is too big or too small
- Knowledge of privacy laws and transportation regulations
- Familiarity with corporate and transactional law
- Experience with FastCase, Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research system
- Experience with corporate and/or transactional law and agreements
- Experience handling cases/investigations related to e-commerce, online payments, or other digital fraud
- Experience with litigation, court filings, arbitration, mediation, or settlement negotiations
- Experience with employment contracts and/or familiarity with employment law
- Knowledge of national and global privacy laws including GDPR (EU/UK), CPRA, and the Texas TDPSA
- Knowledge of FMCSA and transportation laws
Benefits
- Remote or hybrid work options
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursements
- Home office Reimbursements
- Company paid meal delivery pass
- 100% Paid Health and Dental available
- 401(k) matching, no vesting
- Stock Options
- Pet Insurance
- Dog-friendly downtown office
Company Overview
uShip is online transport marketplace primarily serving the freight, household goods, and vehicle shipping markets. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.uship.com.