Corporate Counsel

Expeditors is seeking a seasoned motivated and well-qualified business-focused technology transactions attorney to step into a Corporate Counsel position supporting the companys Real Estate and Global Sourcing practice group. This role offers exposure to a dynamic international practice spanning a variety of technology agreements vendor-related data privacy and cybersecurity matters and artificial intelligence issues.

As Corporate Counsel you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors best interests in interactions with its technology vendors. 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

• Draft negotiate and advise on SaaS AI developer and other technology-related agreements and matters.
• 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.
• 7 years of legal practice with deep experience in technology matters.
• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience welcomed.
• Excellent judgment a collaborative working style and a sense of humor.
• 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. 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