Counsel, Customer Contracts

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Counsel - Customer Contracts at Flexport

H1: Join Flexport's Legal Team as a Counsel for Customer Contracts
H2: Lead Negotiations for Commercial Agreements and Support Growth of a Industry

Overview:
- Flexport is a global trade company with a mission to make global commerce easy and accessible
- With a valuation of $8 billion, Flexport is experiencing record growth and has the support of top investors
- The Legal department is seeking a lawyer to support the Sales team in North America and other business units
- This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:
- Lead negotiations of contracts with customers in the United States who use Flexport's freight, customs, and trade finance products
- Support customer contract negotiations in other regions as needed
- Advise sales teams on deal structure and negotiations
- Negotiate commercial contracts for Flexport's trade finance offering
- Collaborate with various teams across the company to close deals
- Serve as the main point of contact for new and updated agreements with customers
- Support negotiation of contracts with vendors as needed
- Help improve and streamline the customer contract intake process
- Provide counsel and guidance to support Flexport's overall business objectives

Requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in any US state
- 5+ years of experience, preferably in-house
- Experience negotiating ocean freight contracts is a plus
- Familiarity with logistics, transportation, and applicable liability standards is a plus
- Strong understanding of commercial contract law
- Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in logistics and related industries
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Diversity and Inclusion at Flexport:
- Flexport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Not applicable

Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedule

Contract negotiation, Risk assessment, Deal structure, Commercial contracts, Legal counsel, Relationship building, Communication, Multitasking, Problem-solving

JD and bar admission

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Qualification and Experience JD, Bar admission

Legal