Corporate Legal Counsel / Transportation

GEODIS; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early wages access

Telemedicine access

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Parental leave

Career development

Mentorship programs

Wellness apps

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is a global 3PL enabling seamless movement of goods for leading brands. We seek a transactional attorney to structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, statements of work, and exhibits.

You will advise executives and collaborate with Freight Forwarding, Transportation Management, and Corporate Support to assess risk and manage contracts. Ideal candidates are bar admitted with 4+ years in transactional law, proficient in MS Office, and able to read and interpret safety

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
• Ability to practice law in at least one state; TN bar license or in-house license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, redlines, and negotiates complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Drafts detailed statements of work and key exhibits with cross-functional teams.
• Advises executives and interacts with Freight Forwarding, Transportation Management, and Corporate Support.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world\'s top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Structures, drafts, redlines and negotiates complex commercial agreements and contracts
• Work with multiple business teams to draft detailed and complex statements of work and other key exhibits and documents
• Advises executives within the company and works alongside employees in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Management units in addition to Corporate Support functions
• Advises executive team on contract status and legal risks in new commercial ventures
• Manages various projects and meets tight corporate deadlines
• Provides training and development support to Paralegals within department
• Maintains strong working knowledge of legislative changes that may affect company, customers, and/or affiliates
• Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff

What you need:

• Membership in good standing with at least one state bar required.
• Must be able to practice law in at least one state; will need to get TN bar license or in-house license if hired.
• 4+ years of legal experience as a transactional attorney, preferably with experience in commercial transactions/contracts. Transportation experience a big plus.
• PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to perform duties using project management principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Ability to draft contractual requirements.
• Superior problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide clear and direct communications both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage own work.
• Self –motivated and able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!