Flexport is looking to hire a Commercial Counsel for its Chicago, Atlanta office.
About the Organization
Flexport Inc. is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including order management, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding and customs brokerage.
About the Position
Flexport is looking to hire a Commercial Counsel for its Chicago office. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Negotiate contracts with customers and vendors (G&A) across all industries, segments and geographic locations.
- Support and coach sales and various business teams on deal structure and contract negotiations (for customers and vendors).
- Advise a multitude of business teams on risk, negotiating points, and agreement structures.
- Collaborate with leadership in Sales, Finance, Risk, Insurance, Compliance, Operations, and teams (including but not limited to the Legal Team) across the Company to close deals.
- Be the central point of contact for any new and updated agreements with customers and vendors.
- Work with the Business Technology and Demand / Sales Teams to aid in building, revising, and improving the current customer contract intake process flow. Conduct internal training on an as needed basis.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner across the Company by providing counsel and guidance for accomplishing Flexport’s overall business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- JD and bar admission to practice in any US state.
- 5 + years of professional experience preferably in-house.
- A solid understanding of commercial contract law.
- Practical experience and solid knowledge of commercial and contract law.
Preferred Skills
- The willingness to learn how to negotiate contracts in logistics, international trade, shipping, maritime, transportation, freight forwarding, and / or supply chain.
- Ability to work as a team member of the legal department in a scalable, autonomous and accountable manner, demonstrating flexibility across deal types and time zones.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with both internal departments and external business clients while addressing complex issues in an accurate, clear, and thorough manner.
- Comfort with handling topics such as privacy and data protection in the commercial contract context.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with both internal departments and external business clients while addressing complex issues in an accurate, clear, and thorough manner.
Location
Chicago, Atlanta
Salary
The base salary range for this full-time position (exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits) is
$150,840—$184,360 USD.
How to Apply?
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