Assistant Corporate Counsel

We are seeking a seasoned, motivated, and well-qualified real estate attorney to step into an Assistant Corporate Counsel position supporting the company’s Real Estate and Global Sourcing practice group.

As an Assistant Corporate Counsel, you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors’ best interests in interactions with landlords, vendors, and service providers. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for advising internal clients on best practices, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate requirements, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Handle real estate leasing, amendments, estoppels, and construction build-outs.
• Lead or support commercial procurement and capital project contracting.
• Provide clear, business-centric legal guidance to internal clients.
• Partner cross-functionally with legal, procurement, and operations teams worldwide.
• Assist with outside counsel management as part of the Legal Department’s strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice, with deep experience in commercial real estate.
• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience welcomed.
• Excellent judgment, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a sense of humor.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation is a plus.

Compensation: We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that is intentionally designed to reward our employees for contributing to the Company’s long-term success. This position has a base salary of $100,000, complemented by a quarterly bonus based on a percentage of the Company’s operating income. Unlike traditional bonus programs, our incentive compensation is directly tied to the Company’s financial performance, allowing employees to share in our continued growth and success. For a successful candidate meeting performance expectations, the total cash compensation during the first year is targeted at $150,000, comprised of a target bonus of $50,000 (tied to the Company’s operating income) and the base salary of $100,000. In addition, long-term equity awards may also be available for this position, providing the opportunity to participate in the Company’s long-term value creation.