Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Contract Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
  • Freight forwarding and logistics service agreements
  • Carrier, broker, warehousing, vendor, and supplier agreements
  • NDAs, rate agreements, and statements of work
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks, including liability, indemnity, pricing, and regulatory issues.
• Provide practical, business focused legal guidance that balances risk with operational objectives.

1. Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage contracts from intake through execution, including approvals, tracking, and record retention.
• Ensure compliance with contract governance processes and internal policies.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and standard negotiation positions.

1. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Advise business stakeholders and paralegals on legal matters affecting logistics operations, including:
  • Cargo claims and liability allocation
  • Customs and regulatory compliance
  • Carrier, agency, and brokerage risks
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies for commercial transactions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial/contracts law (in-house or law firm).
• Experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry strongly preferred.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Job requires attendance and dependability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Sound commercial judgment with a practical, risk-based approach.
• Ability to manage a high-volume contract workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters independently.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of freight forwarding and transportation legal frameworks, including bills of lading. Incoterms, and carrier liability
• Experience with global or cross-border commercial agreements
• Familiarity with compliance, claims, and dispute resolution in logistics operations

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

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Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.