Corporate Counsel (Bellevue, Seattle, Federal Way, or Lynnwood, WA)
About The Position
Expeditors is seeking a seasoned, motivated, and well-qualified commercial attorney to step into a 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, SaaS and technology agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, and transportation deals. As 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.
- 7+ years of legal practice, with deep experience in commercial real estate and technology matters.
- Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience welcomed.
- Excellent judgment, a collaborative working style, and a sense of humor.
- Full-time, in-office attendance required.
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Handle real estate leasing, amendments, estoppels, and construction build-outs.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on SaaS, AI, developer, and IT vendor agreements.
- Lead or support commercial procurement and capital project contracting.
- Advise on transportation agreements with global air and ocean carriers.
- 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
- excellent benefits
- highly competitive total compensation package
- base salary of $100,000
- quarterly bonus based on a percentage of the Company’s operating income
- total cash compensation during the first year is targeted at $250,000
- long-term equity awards may also be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
