Corporate Legal Counsel

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• A globally recognized provider specializing in a wide array of solutions designed to optimize and manage complex supply chains.
• Highly customer-centric approach, focusing on providing tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, visibility, and resilience in their clients' operations.
• Corporate culture promotes integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, aligning with their mission to drive value and sustainable growth for both customers and stakeholders

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Opportunity to provide a high touch HR experience to an employee base of 400
• Participate in the growth of an organization that is an innovative leader in their industry
• Work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure strong execution of initiatives are meeting the needs to support a strong culture while retaining and attracting talent.

THE DETAILS:

• On-site 4 days a week in Charlotte

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and transportation partner agreements.
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, including antitrust, trade regulation, employment law, and HSSE policies.
• Assist in litigation and pre-litigation matters, including fact-gathering, settlement negotiations, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Develop and implement corporate policies, compliance programs, and internal contract management procedures.
• Conduct legal research, provide risk analysis, and train company personnel on contract best practices and compliance issues.

BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a state bar, with eligibility for NC admission.
• 5-10 years of corporate law experience, preferably within a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and management, including vendor and transportation agreements.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, with preference for Contract PodAI (CPAI) or similar tools.