Senior 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, and negotiates complex commercial agreements and contracts.
- Advises executives within the company and works alongside employees in the Contract Logistics, Transportation Management, and international business units in addition to Corporate Support functions.
- Advises executive team on contract statuses and legal risks in new commercial ventures.
- Manages various projects and deadlines.
- Provides training and development support to Paralegals within the 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.
- 5+ years of legal experience as a transactional attorney, preferably with experience in commercial transactions
- PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Bonus if you have: (Preferred requirements)
- 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.
- 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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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.
