Supply Chain & Commercial Contracts Attorney

Axiom; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Supply Chain Attorney to advise on commercial matters for major clients across automotive, retail, technology, and professional services sectors. You will focus on supply chain, manufacturing, and operations issues including supplier, distributor, and logistics agreements.

Join our team to draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial contracts while navigating U.S. and international regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. attorney with 3+ years of experience practicing law, focusing on supply chain, transportation or logistics law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients on supply chain and transportation contracts, including drafting and negotiating procurement, transportation services, logistics, warehousing and distribution agreements.

Skills

US attorney

Supply chain law

Contract drafting

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking Supply Chain Attorneysto workwith our clients at some of the world’s largest automotive, retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services companies.

The ideal candidate will be attorneys experienced in advising supply chain, manufacturing and operations teams on commercial matters involving suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and logistics providers. Experience may include supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, contract manufacturing, distribution agreements, purchase terms, warehousing, transportation/logistics agreements, supplier disputes and supply continuity matters.

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom!

We are currently seeking Supply Chain Attorneysto workwith our clients at some of the world’s largest automotive, retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services companies.

The ideal candidate will be attorneys experienced in advising supply chain, manufacturing and operations teams on commercial matters involving suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and logistics providers. Experience may include supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, contract manufacturing, distribution agreements, purchase terms, warehousing, transportation/logistics agreements, supplier disputes and supply continuity matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients on supply chain and transportation contracts, including drafting and negotiating agreements for procurement, transportation services, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to transportation and logistics, including federal transportation regulations, import/export controls, environmental regulations, customs laws, and international trade regulations.
• Assist clients in mitigating supply chain risks, including supplier disputes, product recalls, supply disruptions, and compliance with ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. attorney with 3+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on supply chain, transportation, or logistics law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S., transportation laws and regulations, and international laws and regulations relevant to supply chain management, including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Incoterms, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ideal.
• Experienced drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements related to supply chain processes, including vendor, supplier, distribution, and service agreements.

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Employees may be eligible for additional benefits,

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays and PTO
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities and tools

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.