Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Corporate Counsel specializing in Commercial Contracts. The position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements, providing legal guidance, and managing the contract lifecycle. The counsel will advise business stakeholders on legal matters affecting logistics operations, identify legal risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, a Texas law license, and at least 3 years of relevant experience in commercial/contracts law, with a preference for experience in the logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial/contracts law (in-house or law firm).
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Sound commercial judgment with a practical, risk-based approach.
• Ability to manage a high-volume contract workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters independently.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding and transportation legal frameworks, including bills of lading, Incoterms, and carrier liability.
• Experience with global or cross-border commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with compliance, claims, and dispute resolution in logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including freight forwarding and logistics service agreements, carrier, broker, warehousing, vendor, and supplier agreements, NDAs, rate agreements, and statements of work.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks, including liability, indemnity, pricing, and regulatory issues.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that balances risk with operational objectives.
• Manage contracts from intake through execution, including approvals, tracking, and record retention.
• Ensure compliance with contract governance processes and internal policies.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and standard negotiation positions.
• Advise business stakeholders and paralegals on legal matters affecting logistics operations, including cargo claims and liability allocation, customs and regulatory compliance, and carrier, agency, and brokerage risks.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies for commercial transactions.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level