Counsel, Customer Contracts

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Counsel, Customer Contracts
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in-house
Salary: Not specified in job posting
Company: Flexport
Location: Atlanta, Chicago, Miami

H1: Join Flexport as a Counsel for Customer Contracts
H2: Become a Part of Our Legal Team and Help Shape the Future of Global Trade

About Flexport:
- Mission to make global commerce easy and accessible
- industry with $19B worth of merchandise moved annually
- Record growth and support from top investors
- Opportunity to tackle global challenges and make an impact

Job Description:
- Support sales team in North America in negotiating commercial agreements with customers
- Assist with contract negotiations in EMEA and APAC regions
- Coach sales teams on deal structure and negotiations
- Lead negotiations for Flexport's trade finance offering
- Advise various business teams on risk, negotiation points, and agreement structures
- Collaborate with multiple departments to close deals
- Central point of contact for new and updated agreements with customers
- Support negotiations with vendors as needed
- Assist in improving customer contract intake process
- Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner for the company

Requirements:
- JD and bar admission in any US state
- 5+ years of professional experience in-house
- Experience negotiating ocean freight contracts and knowledge of logistics and transportation preferred
- Understanding of commercial contract law
- Willingness to learn about logistics and international trade
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships and establish trust with personnel at all levels

Diversity and Inclusion at Flexport:
- Commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace
- Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender, etc.

Note: Salary information not specified in job posting.

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Negotiation, contract drafting, risk assessment, deal structure, legal advising, relationship building, communication, multitasking

JD

Apply through the Flexport website or job listing.

Qualification and Experience JD and bar admission to practice in any US state

Legal