Senior Counsel

FedEx Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay and accrued PTO

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Bereavement and jury duty

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to provide legal counsel and direction to the corporation and its management. The role involves reviewing regulations, coordinating with outside counsel, and advising on strategic decisions to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, 8 years of relevant experience, and active bar admission in PA or TN, with strong negotiation and policy-drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school required.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Admitted to and in good standing with PA or TN Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and direction to departments and management.
• Serve as primary contact for outside counsel on assigned projects.
• Review laws and regulations affecting the company; advise on day-to-day issues.

Skills

Legal research

Policy drafting

Negotiation

Management communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Job description

Shift

Monday - Friday - 1st Shift (Day)

General Summary

To provide legal counsel, advice, review and direction to the corporation, its subsidiaries, various departments and to members of management to ensure effective operation in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel, advice, review and direction on an assigned basis to various departments and members of management on all levels, including executive management.
• Acts as primary legal department contact for outside attorney communications on assigned projects/issues.
• Assists in review of laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the corporation. Counsels and advises all departments in response to questions/issues arising in course of day-to-day business of company.
• Recommends and implements specific company responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies.
• Performs complex research and investigations and designs, drafts and submits documents concerning legal issues to maintain compliance with various regulations; provides legal interpretation of laws and regulations.
• Drafts and reviews legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk.
• Negotiates the settlement of claims and suits against the company arising out of area of expertise and works with other personnel and outside counsel in the defense of claims and suits.
• Creates, updates, and reviews policies and procedures to ensure that the company is operating in compliance with laws and regulations, and that regulatory reporting requirements are met.
• Develops and delivers presentations and training to employees, including management, within area of responsibility.
• Drafts, reviews and negotiates legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Admitted to and currently in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar.
• or Tennessee

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with Third Party Logistics
• Skills: Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• Ability to work and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player.

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US-Exempt)

Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and
• Ability to read, write and interpret
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

• Know your Rights
• Pay Transparency
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant:

Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail].

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance

• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.

Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

Pay Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $217,000.00

Pay Transparency

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