What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at GEODIS?
Corporate Counsel
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
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