Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Business Development

Expeditors • Lynnwood, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Business Development will join Expeditors' Corporate Legal Department and provide practical, business-focused legal support for the Company's global operations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Legal Services, this position advises on a broad range of commercial and corporate contracting matters, with a primary focus on contracting with Expeditors’ diverse group of customers. The role offers exposure to wide-ranging legal issues affecting a publicly traded Fortune 500 company operating in more than 100 countries. Working closely with business leaders, operational teams, and colleagues throughout the Legal Department, the successful candidate will help the Company achieve its objectives while appropriately managing legal risk. While the primary focus will be supporting the Transactions Team, the role also provides opportunities to contribute to cross-functional initiatives and other legal practice areas as business needs require. This position is focused on but not limited to contract negotiations and business risk analysis. It requires a lawyer who can also handle banking/credit agreements and routine commercial disputes/litigation management matters. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner to key stakeholders across the Company’s global business teams as well as within key corporate teams in Sales, Product, Finance and Account Management, build relationships across the global organization, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and provide practical advice in areas ranging from contractual risk assessment to dispute settlement support.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or authorized to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Washington preferred) and in good standing.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to work well in a team 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.
• Prior experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts is required.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to M&A, and/or other complex in-house contracting matters 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, with a focus on sell-side contracts.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Provide practical legal support and advice for commercial matters and customer-related issues as they arise.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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