Assistant Corporate Counsel

Expeditors is seeking a seasoned motivated and well-qualified real estate attorney to step into an Assistant Corporate Counsel position supporting the companys Real Estate and Global Sourcing practice group. This role offers exposure to a dynamic international practice spanning commercial real estate matters and vendor and procurement contracts.

As an Assistant Corporate Counsel you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors best interests in interactions with landlords vendors and service providers. Day-to-day you will be responsible for advising internal clients on best practices risk mitigation strategies and corporate requirements as well as drafting reviewing and negotiating complex addition you will have the opportunity to support litigation management contribute to various strategic initiatives owned by the Legal Department and the practice group and work across legal disciplines and time zones while collaborating directly with senior legal and business stakeholders.

A successful candidate must be able to effectively manage multiple matters with different priorities at the same time. This is a great fit for a practical business-oriented lawyer with a global mindset and the ability to operate in a lean high-performing in-house environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle real estate leasing amendments estoppels and construction build-outs.
• Lead or support commercial procurement and capital project contracting.
• Provide clear business-centric legal guidance to internal clients.
• Partner cross-functionally with legal procurement and operations teams worldwide.
• Assisting with outside counsel management as part of the Legal Departments strategic initiatives.

Qualifications :

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5 years of legal practice with deep experience in commercial real estate.
• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience welcomed.
• Excellent judgment the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and a sense of humor.
• Strong analytical interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Industry experience in logistics supply chain or transportation is a plus.
• Full-time in-office attendance required.

Additional Information :

• A successful candidate must pass Expeditors pre-employment background check.
• Expeditors offers excellent benefits.
• Expeditors is fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the company.

Compensation

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that is intentionally designed to reward our employees for contributing to the Companys long-term success.

This position has a base salary of $100000 complemented by a quarterly bonus based on a percentage of the Companys operating income. Unlike traditional bonus programs our incentive compensation is directly tied to the Companys financial performance allowing employees to share in our continued growth and success. For a successful candidate meeting performance expectations the total cash compensation during the first year is targeted at $150000 comprised of a target bonus of $50000 (tied to the Companys operating income) and the base salary of $100000.

In addition long-term equity awards may also be available for this position providing the opportunity to participate in the Companys long-term value creation.

If you are seeking a role where exceptional performance is rewarded through a meaningful performance-driven compensation structure with significant upside we encourage you to apply.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time