Corporate Legal Counsel / Transportation

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, redline and negotiate complex commercial agreements and contracts
• Work with multiple business teams to draft detailed and complex statements of work and other key exhibits and documents
• Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Management units in addition to Corporate Support functions
• Advise executive team on contract status and legal risks in new commercial ventures
• Manage various projects and meet tight corporate deadlines
• Provide training and development support to Paralegals within department
• Maintain strong working knowledge of legislative changes that may affect company, customers, and/or affiliates
• Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Effectively communicate legal risks with executive staff

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

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• 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

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