Assistant Corporate Counsel

Expeditors • Bellevue, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Expeditors is seeking a seasoned, motivated, and well-qualified real estate attorney to step into an Assistant Corporate Counsel position supporting the company’s Real Estate and Global Sourcing practice group. This role offers exposure to a dynamic international practice spanning commercial real estate matters and vendor and procurement contracts. As an Assistant Corporate Counsel, you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors’ best interests in interactions with landlords, vendors, and service providers. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for advising internal clients on best practices, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate requirements, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support litigation management, contribute to various strategic initiatives owned by the Legal Department and the practice group, and work across legal disciplines and time zones while collaborating directly with senior legal and business stakeholders. A successful candidate must be able to effectively manage multiple matters with different priorities at the same time. This is a great fit for a practical, business-oriented lawyer with a global mindset and the ability to operate in a lean, high-performing in-house environment.

Requirements

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice, with deep experience in commercial real estate.
• Excellent judgment, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a sense of humor.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• A successful candidate must pass Expeditors’ pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience welcomed.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle real estate leasing, amendments, estoppels, and construction build-outs.
• Lead or support commercial procurement and capital project contracting.
• Provide clear, business-centric legal guidance to internal clients.
• Partner cross-functionally with legal, procurement, and operations teams worldwide.
• Assisting with outside counsel management as part of the Legal Department’s strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Expeditors offers excellent benefits.
• This position has a base salary of $100,000, complemented by a quarterly bonus based on a percentage of the Company’s operating income.
• For a successful candidate meeting performance expectations, the total cash compensation during the first year is targeted at $150,000, comprised of a target bonus of $50,000 (tied to the Company’s operating income) and the base salary of $100,000.
• In addition, long-term equity awards may also be available for this position, providing the opportunity to participate in the Company’s long-term value creation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree