Corporate Counsel

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