Contracts Counsel

Odyssey Logistics; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with FSA/HRA/HSA

Dental and life/disability plans

401K with company match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Contracts Counsel to guide legal and governance matters and to manage a broad contract lifecycle program. You’ll draft, negotiate, and oversee vendor, service, real estate, transportation, and confidentiality agreements with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a JD, NC bar admission or eligibility, 5–10 years in corporate law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and familiarity with CLM tools.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensure to practice law in NC or other US state.
• Extensive experience in corporate law and contracts within a corporate/legal setting.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with risk mitigation.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills for multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent negotiation skills and capable of finalizing agreements rapidly while protecting the Company’s interests.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal partners.
• Experience in logistics/transportation industry and familiarity with CLM tools (CPAI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with Company goals, minimizing risk, and securing the best possible terms.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to contract management.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant Company legal standards, including risk and liability allocation, insurance coverage analysis, liability limits, term lengths and renewals, confidentiality concerns, intellectual property, data/privacy, sign-off authority, and adherence to transportation industry-specific rules and regulations.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance, including antitrust, trade regulation, employment, and HSSE.
• Perform legal research, provide analysis, and advise Company on legal strategies and corresponding risks.
• Assist in management of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including issue spotting, fact gathering, settlement negotiations, pleadings review, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Analyze litigation trends and stay updated on legislation in transportation, employment, HSSE, data/privacy, and corporate law.
• Provide guidance on contract disputes and assist in resolution, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Participate in development and administration of Company policies and procedures.
• Conduct training sessions for Company personnel on contract best practices and compliance with legal issues.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal writing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Contract PodAI (CPAI) or CLM

Job description

1916 Ayrsley Town Blvd suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA

Job Description

See yourself at Odyssey.

Join the team as our new Contracts Counsel.

Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics provider. Our adaptive approach to solving modern logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve. Odyssey Logistics & Technology’s specialized multimodal expertise is the strategic foundation that provides clients with a full-service offering across our four operating divisions including intermodal, freight forwarding, transport & warehousing, and managed services. Odyssey’s multimodal services offer cost-effective, end-to-end freight solutions equipped to deliver on evolving customer requirements. Combined, Odyssey delivers innovative, high-value logistics services & technology solutions to support diverse customer requirements. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care® partner company we consistently exceed customer expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies and deep international expertise. Our unique approach ensures that customer shipments keep moving at full speed, even in the face of ever-changing market headwinds.

Based in Charlotte, NC, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

The Contracts Counsel will be primarily responsible for advising the Company on various legal and corporate governance matters. Responsibilities include assisting in managing litigation and pre-litigation issues, assisting with the creation and implementation of corporate policies and compliance programs, and drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing a wide variety of contracts through Company’s contract lifecycle management system (CLM), including but not limited to vendor agreements, service contracts, real estate agreements, transportation partner agreements, and confidentiality agreements. This role will collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.

In This Role, You Will:

• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with Company goals, minimizing risk, and securing the best possible terms.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to contract management.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant Company legal standards, including but not limited to, risk and liability allocation, insurance coverage analysis, liability limits, term lengths and renewals, confidentiality concerns, intellectual property, data/privacy, sign-off authority, and adherence to transportation industry-specific rules and regulations.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance, including antitrust, trade regulation, employment, and HSSE.
• Perform legal research on identified issues, provide analysis, and advise Company on legal strategies and corresponding risks.
• Assist in management of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including but not limited to issue spotting, fact gathering, settlement negotiations, review of and revision of pleadings, and engagement of and coordination with outside counsel.
• Analyze litigation trends and keep apprised of current legislation, particularly in the areas of transportation, employment, HSSE, data/privacy, and corporate law.
• Provide guidance on contract disputes and assist in the resolution of contract-related issues, including liaising with outside counsel if needed.
• Participate in the development and administration of Company policies and procedures.
• Conduct training sessions for Company personnel on contract best practices, other corporate policies, and compliance with relevant legal issues.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• A member in good standing of the NC state bar, or another state bar with ability to seek admission in NC.
• 5-10 years of experience in corporate law, preferably within a corporate legal department and/or law firm.
• Strong experience working with a variety of contracts, including commercial, vendor, and transportation agreements.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, communication, and contract drafting capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to finalize agreements in a rapid-paced business environment while protecting the Company’s interests.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and outside professionals.
• Demonstrated expertise to translate and describe legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Previous experience in the logistics and transportation industry preferred.
• Expertise and working knowledge of CLM systems required; familiarity with Contract PodAI (CPAI) or comparable CLM tool preferred.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC.

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA and HSA options
• Company-paid dental and life/disability Plans
• 401K with company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

1916 Ayrsley Town Blvd suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA