Description:
Logistics at full potential.At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
The Director, Commercial Counsel, will draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of complex commercial contracts to support the business needs of our fast-growing global organization and provide general commercial legal counsel to the business division. This is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and grow as a professional, ensuring a bright future for yourself and GXO.
Pay, benefits and more.:
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Review, negotiate and draft contracts across a variety of business functions, including client agreements, service and supplier agreements, non-disclosure, consulting, and subcontracting agreements
- Partner with Solutions, IT, Finance, Sales and Operations at all levels of the organization to ensure the effectiveness of the contract management process
- Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), interpret client requirements, identify issues, and provide alternative solutions
- Provide strategic legal and business advice and risk mitigation strategies to internal customers regarding client contract matters; offer counsel, guidance, and interpretation during all stages of the contract life cycle
- Support senior management in formal writing/responses regarding contractual interpretation and enforcement
- Foster strong cross-functional relationships
- Serve as point of contact and provide leadership on legal commercial matters to identify issues, negotiate resolutions, and respond to client inquiries
- Research legal and business issues, and provide timely responses to questions from internal business clients regarding processes, form agreements and policies
- Assist in the development of contract support processes, templates, and client-facing materials
What you need to succeed at GXO:
At a minimum, you'll need:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic performance
- 7 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Expertise in commercial contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
- Experience with supply chain, warehouse, or transportation services
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a creative team environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
- Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
- Managing paralegals or attorneys
- Leading cross functional teams
- Negotiating government-related agreements
- Negotiating agreements in highly regulated industries like aerospace