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
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Skills Required
- Membership in good standing with at least one state bar
- Ability to practice law in at least one state; obtain TN bar or in-house license if hired
- 4+ years legal experience as a transactional attorney, preferably commercial transactions/contracts
- Transportation industry experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to draft complex commercial agreements, statements of work, and exhibits
- Pre-litigation experience to minimize risks and protect legal rights
- Superior problem solving, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to work collaboratively
GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GEODIS and has not been reviewed or approved by GEODIS.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible plan design appears available, with multiple medical plan types including HSA-eligible options that can fit different budgets and needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A broad set of core benefits is described as available, including health, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), and PTO, aligning with what many expect from a large employer.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is sometimes supported through periodic raise cycles and occasional bonus opportunities, which can provide a path to improving total earnings over time.
GEODIS Insights
What We Do
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
