GEODIS

Corporate Counsel

GEODIS • $110K — $130K *
Brentwood, TN 37027In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Membership in good standing with at least one state bar required
  • 4+ years of transactional legal experience, preferably in commercial contracts
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Transportation industry experience is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts
  • Collaborate with business teams to create detailed statements of work and key documents
  • Advise executives on contract statuses and legal risks
  • Manage various legal projects and adhere to tight deadlines
  • Provide training support to paralegals within the legal department
  • Maintain knowledge of legislative changes affecting the company
  • Perform pre-litigation work to protect legal rights.

Benefits

  • Early access to wages through Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists from the first day
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of employment
  • 401k matching program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Employee discounts on various services
  • Fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation app
  • Financial wellness programs available to all employees
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities for community volunteer work.
Full Job Description
Corporate Counsel

Your role on the team: (job description)

  • Structures, drafts, redlines and negotiates complex commercial agreements and contracts
  • Work with multiple business teams to draft detailed and complex statements of work and other key exhibits and documents
  • Advises executives within the company and works alongside employees in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Management units in addition to Corporate Support functions
  • Advises executive team on contract status and legal risks in new commercial ventures
  • Manages various projects and meets tight corporate deadlines
  • Provides training and development support to Paralegals within department
  • Maintains strong working knowledge of legislative changes that may affect company, customers, and/or affiliates
  • Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
  • Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff


What you need: (requirements)

  • Membership in good standing with at least one state bar required.
  • Must be able to practice law in at least one state; will need to get TN bar license or in-house license if hired.
  • 4+ years of legal experience as a transactional attorney, preferably with experience in commercial transactions/contracts. Transportation experience a big plus.
  • PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.


Essential Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
  • Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to perform duties using project management principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
  • Ability to draft contractual requirements.
  • Superior problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to provide clear and direct communications both verbally and in written form.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage own work.
  • Self -motivated and able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.


What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
  • + more!


Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.


OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1


About GEODIS

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with over 41,000 employees and a presence in over 120 countries. The company offers a range of services including supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and express delivery. GEODIS serves a variety of industries including automotive, retail, healthcare, and aerospace. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about GEODIS
Size
41,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
* Ladders Estimates

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