Corporate Counsel

Expeditors is seeking a seasoned, motivated, and well-qualified business-focused technology transactions attorney to step into a Corporate Counsel position supporting the company’s Real Estate and Global Sourcing practice group.

As Corporate Counsel, you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors’ best interests in interactions with its technology vendors. 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:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on SaaS, AI, developer, and other technology-related agreements and matters.
• 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.
• 7+ years of legal practice, with deep experience in technology matters.
• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience welcomed.
• Excellent judgment, a collaborative working style, and a sense of humor.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation is a plus.
• Full-time, in-office attendance required.

Additional Information:

• A successful candidate must pass Expeditors’ pre-employment background check.
• Expeditors offers excellent benefits.
• Expeditors is fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as an Equal Opportunity Employer.