In-House Counsel — Gov’t Contracts, Privacy & Transactions

Expeditors; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holidays & Flexible Days

Paid Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development Program

Job summary

Expeditors is seeking an Assistant Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects to join its Seattle, WA headquarters. The role focuses on commercial contracting, privacy, government contracting, and corporate governance for Expeditors' global operations.

The successful candidate will advise business teams, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage legal risk in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or authorized to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Approximately 4 - 7 years of combined legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, judicial clerkship, and/or comparable legal environment.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience working directly with business clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn unfamiliar legal, regulatory, and business subject matters and translate complex issues into practical, risk-based business advice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Exposure to privacy, data protection, government contracting, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or other complex regulated legal environments preferred.
• Experience supporting international business operations or addressing cross-border legal issues preferred.
• In-house experience supporting a multinational organization is beneficial but not required.
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements supporting Expeditors' global business.
• Support business development opportunities through review of customer requirements, RFPs, proposals, and related contractual documentation.
• Partner with sales, account management, product, finance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, and operational teams to provide practical legal guidance.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Provide legal support on privacy and data protection matters, including contractual data protection requirements and cross-border data transfer issues.
• Review and advise on government, defense, and other regulated-industry contracts.
• Assist with corporate governance matters and related legal support activities
• Conduct legal research and develop practical guidance, templates, playbooks, and other resources that help business teams navigate legal requirements and manage risk effectively.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and other legal service providers as appropriate.
• Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide effective cross-functional support inside and outside the Legal Department.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree

Job description

Expeditors is seeking an Assistant Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects to join its Seattle, WA headquarters. The role focuses on commercial contracting, privacy, government contracting, and corporate governance for Expeditors' global operations.

The successful candidate will advise business teams, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage legal risk in a fast-paced environment.