FedEx

Sr Counsel-Technology Txns

FedEx • $150K — $180K *
Memphis, TN 38109In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an A.B.A. accredited law school with Bar admission and 10 years' experience as an attorney.
  • At least 3 years in technology transactions and/or commercial contracting.
  • Proven ability to draft and negotiate technology agreements including SaaS, licensing, and cloud contracts.
  • Deep understanding of intellectual property, data privacy, security, and commercial risk allocation.
  • Strong commercial and legal judgment with the ability to assess technical concepts in a business context.
  • Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills essential for complex transactions.
  • Strategic, business-oriented mindset with adaptability to a fast-paced tech environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead counsel on technology-related transactions such as SaaS, cloud, and AI agreements.
  • Advise teams on contract structuring, risk management, and compliance for responsible AI use.
  • Coordinate with various teams for third-party risk management and contract execution.
  • Manage outside counsel for specialized transactions and disputes in technology.
  • Serve on the AI governance committee to support policy development for AI deployment.
  • Establish and refine AI governance policies and frameworks for responsible technology use.
  • Monitor legal risks related to AI and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Benefits

  • Promotes a culture of compliance and ethics in technology use.
  • Opportunity to serve on a committee shaping AI governance and deployment policy.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge legal issues surrounding emerging technologies.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on technology and innovation.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to business clients and leadership on complex technology transactions, including software, data and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/GenAI). This role is responsible for structuring, negotiating and managing agreements while proactively addressing legal, regulatory and operational risk. Serve as a key legal stakeholder in the company's AI governance framework, supporting oversight, policy development and responsible deployment of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as lead counsel on technology-related transactions, including: SaaS, cloud, software licensing, IT services agreements, data licensing, data sharing, analytics agreements, AI, machine learning and emerging technology solutions.
  • Advise business and technology teams on: Contract structuring, commercial strategy, risk allocation, regulatory and compliance considerations and responsible AI use and compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate with procurement, cybersecurity, privacy and compliance teams on third-party risk management and contracting.
  • Manage and oversee outside counsel on specialized technology transactions and disputes.
  • Serve as a core legal member of the AI governance committee.
  • Assist in establishing and refining AI governance policies, guardrails, operating model and decision framework.
  • Advise leadership on legal and regulatory risks related to AI adoption, deployment and commercialization.
  • Participate in AI use case review and approval processes. Perform risk classification and impact assessments and review of data inputs, outputs and model usage.
  • Provide legal guidance on AI related contractual provisions, data privacy, security and regulatory compliance in AI systems.
  • Monitor emerging laws, regulations and litigation risks related to AI and advise on required changes.
  • Promote a culture of compliance, ethics and responsible technology use.
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedure.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and admission to the Bar plus ten (10) years' experience as an attorney with at least three (3) years' of experience practicing in technology transactions and/or commercial contracting
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements (SaaS, licensing, data, cloud)
  • Strong understanding of Intellectual property, data privacy and security, and commercial risk allocation
  • Strong commercial and legal judgement
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into legal and business risk
  • Advanced negotiation and drafting skills
  • Strategic thinking with practical, business-oriented mindset with ability operate in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment
  • Prior in-house experience in a technology-heavy or regulated environment, preferred
  • Experience advising on Artificial intelligence/machine learning transactions or policies, data governance or cybersecurity matters, preferred
  • Familiarity with AI governance framework and emerging regulations, preferred


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Fast-paced, deadline oriented
  • Some travel required


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Learn more about FedEx
Size
228,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.6 billion
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$74.7 billion
NASDAQ
FDX
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