Deputy General Counsel - Commercial

CMA CGM•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions. Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world. Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. Position SummaryServes as primary point of contact on all commercial, contract, and corporate matters for the CMA CGM Group in North America. Provides legal advice and support for U.S. based companies under the direction of the General Counsel and provides legal advice and support on matters of U.S. law to the Head Office under the direction of the General Counsel. Supervises junior attorneys and/or legal staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of general legal terminology and legal principles.
Familiarity with legal concepts, statutes, and regulations.
Experience with contract drafting and negotiation.
Ability to work independently and under supervision of the General Counsel
Strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
Advanced analytical, problem solving, decision making and coping skills
Advanced negotiation and project management skills
Decisiveness
Team player
Proactive self-starter
Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to articulate complicated issues in a manner that others can understand
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with global clients and customers
Strong skills in use of legal reference materials, including electronic resources such as Lexis / Nexis and WestLaw
Strong skills in use of MS Office, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel spreadsheet systems.
Advanced Degree (PhD, Law, etc.)
10-15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a mix of in-house and law firm experience
Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice law as in-house counsel in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Experience in any of the following areas strongly preferred, as is experience managing legal staff: commercial contracts, employment law, transactional work or corporate governance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all corporate and commercial legal matters for the agency and other subsidiaries of the CMA CGM Group in the U.S. and Canada
Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer service contracts, corporate and trade vendor contracts, commercial leases, construction contracts, etc
Act as the lead legal business partner on strategic commercial projects and corporate governance issues
Respond to general legal inquiries from internal departments and subsidiaries in the U.S. and Canada
Perform research and draft legal memoranda as requested by the General Counsel
Coordinate with the Head Office on contract negotiation and projects as needed.
Supervise the work of junior attorneys on the team supporting the commercial legal function of the agency.
Communicate with customers, vendors, and other contract partners as required.
Manage and coordinate collection of information and documents from agencies and departments in preparation of legal advice, drafting of corporate legal documents, and support for agency functions.
Provide support and backup for other legal matters and special projects in the U.S. and on global matters as required.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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