Transactions Attorney
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Description - External

About FedEx Supply Chain

FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.

We Have….

• A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers.
• A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!

General Summary….

Staff level attorney to provide general legal, transactional, labor and employment advice, counsel and management of transaction and related matters

for FedEx Supply Chain, Inc (the Company).

This position will be responsible for…..

• Collaborate with internal business clients and FedEx attorneys.
• Create, update, and review policies and procedures to ensure that the Company is operating in compliance with regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met, as well as Company contracting policies.
• Study major areas of concern to the Company to recommend appropriate plans of action including changes to policies and procedures.
• Represent the company before federal, state and local courts, administrative agencies and/or other third-parties.
• Engage, oversee, direct and/or evaluate the performance and progress of outside counsel representing the Company to ensure requisite expert legal advice is obtained when/as necessary.
• Provide on-the-spot and consistent legal advice from accumulated knowledge and experience. Provide legal counsel on cross-functional and cross-operating company projects and initiatives.
• Implement technology to track compliance metrics.
• Develop and deliver communications, presentations and training to employees, including management, within area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

You might be a great fit if….

Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate in related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Admitted to and currently in good standing with the Tennessee State Bar.
• Experience with trade compliance strongly preferred.
• Traditional transactional experience.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• Ability to work and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• The successful candidate needs business transaction and contracting experience.
• Knowledge of Third-Party Logistics and some regulatory compliance (EPA, FDA) experience preffered.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation:

Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and interpret information.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift

• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.

• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact ...@fedex.com.

** Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training and a candidate's work experience.