Assistant Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects

Company Description

• We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
• Become a member of a global community!
• The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round.
• Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
• Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
• As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents.
• Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

• We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
• We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more.
• Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

• The Assistant Corporate Counsel – Transactions – Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects will join Expeditors' Corporate Legal Department and provide practical, business-focused legal support for the Company's global operations.
• Reporting to the Director, Global Legal Services - Government Contracts, Privacy, and Strategic Projects, and Global Data Protection Officer, this position advises on a broad range of commercial contracting, privacy, government contracting, and corporate governance matters .

The role

offers exposure to diverse legal issues affecting a publicly traded Fortune 500 company operating in more than 100 countries.

• Working closely with business leaders, operational teams, and colleagues throughout the Legal Department, the successful candidate will help the Company achieve its objectives while appropriately managing legal risk.
• While the primary focus will be supporting the Transactions Team, the role also provides opportunities to contribute to cross-functional initiatives and other legal practice areas as business needs require.

• This position is not limited to contract drafting.
• It requires a lawyer who can serve as a trusted business partner, build relationships across the organization, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and provide practical advice in areas ranging from commercial transactions to privacy and government contracting.
• Subject matter expertise and technical legal skills are important; the ability to collaborate, exercise sound judgment, and influence positive outcomes is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements supporting Expeditors' global business.
• Support business development opportunities through review of customer requirements, RFPs, proposals, and related contractual documentation.
• Partner with sales, account management, product, finance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, and operational teams to provide practical legal guidance.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Provide legal support on privacy and data protection matters, including contractual data protection

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and cross-border data transfer issues.

• Review and advise on government, defense, and other regulated-industry contracts.
• Assist with corporate governance matters and related legal support activities
• Conduct legal research and develop practical guidance, templates, playbooks, and other resources that help business teams navigate legal

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and manage risk effectively.

• Manage relationships with outside counsel and other legal service providers as appropriate.
• Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide effective cross-functional support inside and outside the Legal Department.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or authorized to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Approximately 4 - 7 years of combined legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, judicial clerkship, and/or comparable legal environment.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience working directly with business clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn unfamiliar legal, regulatory, and business subject matters and translate complex issues into practical, risk-based business advice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Exposure to privacy, data protection, government contracting, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or other complex regulated legal environments preferred.
• Experience supporting international business operations or addressing cross-border legal issues preferred.
• In-house experience supporting a multinational organization is beneficial but not required.
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages is an asset but not required.

Critical Competencies

The successful candidate will be:

• A trusted advisor who builds strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• A clear and practical communicator capable of translating complex legal concepts into business-focused advice.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A professional who exercises sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• An intellectually curious learner who thrives when navigating unfamiliar legal and business issues and views novel challenges as opportunities to learn, solve problems, and create practical paths forward.
• An individual with strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations constructively.
• A self-starter who takes ownership of work and drives matters to completion.
• A professional who exercises sound judgment in independently developing recommendations, seeking guidance and alignment from colleagues and leadership, and recognizing when escalation is appropriate.
• A collaborative problem-solver who approaches complex and novel issues thoughtfully, seeking appropriate input and alignment from leadership and other relevant stakeholders before advancing significant recommendations.
• A trusted partner who builds credibility through responsiveness, practicality, and consistently high-quality work product.
• A thoughtful advisor who understands when to be flexible, when to push back, and when escalation is warranted.

Additional Information

This position is based on-site (non-remote) at our Seattle, WA global headquarters office.

Compensation

• We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that is intentionally designed to reward our employees for contributing to the Company's long-term success.
• This position has a base salary of $100,000, complemented by a quarterly bonus based on a percentage of the Company's operating income.
• Unlike traditional bonus programs, our incentive compensation is directly tied to the Company's financial performance, allowing employees to share in our continued growth and success.

For a successful candidate meeting performance expectations, the total cash compensation during the first year is targeted at $140,000 to $160,000, comprised of a target bonus, depending on experience, of $40,000 to $60,000 (tied to the Company's operating income) and the base salary of $100,000.

• As the Company's operating income grows over time, the bonus opportunity has the potential to grow as well.
• If you are seeking a role where exceptional performance is rewarded through a meaningful, performance-driven compensation structure with significant upside, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10); Flexible Days (2);
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage;
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program; Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.