Director, Commercial Counsel

GXO Logistics • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Director, Commercial Counsel will draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of complex commercial contracts supporting GXO’s fast-growing global organization and provide general commercial legal counsel to a business division. The role partners across the organization to support business needs, advise on client contract matters, and contribute to effective contract management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic performance.
• At least 7 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Expertise in commercial contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
• Experience with supply chain, warehouse, or transportation services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a creative team environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing paralegals or attorneys.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience negotiating government-related agreements.
• Experience negotiating agreements in highly regulated industries such as aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts across business functions, including client, service, supplier, non-disclosure, consulting, and subcontracting agreements.
• Partner with Solutions, IT, Finance, Sales, and Operations at all organizational levels to ensure an effective contract management process.
• Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), interpret client requirements, identify issues, and provide alternative solutions.
• Provide strategic legal and business advice and risk-mitigation strategies to internal customers on client contract matters throughout the contract life cycle.
• Support senior management with formal writing and responses regarding contractual interpretation and enforcement.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships.
• Serve as a point of contact and provide leadership on commercial legal matters, identifying issues, negotiating resolutions, and responding to client inquiries.
• Research legal and business issues and respond promptly to internal business clients’ questions about processes, form agreements, and policies.
• Assist in developing contract support processes, templates, and client-facing materials.

Benefits

• Full health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

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