Corporate Counsel

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

Organic Growth - Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.
- 18,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems

Join Us

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in international employment and labor law. Ideally, the position would be located at one of our offices in the Puget Sound region (Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, or Lynwood). However, it could be located at a large Expeditors branch office in the United States.

**Job Description**:
The Corporate Counsel will join a world-class legal department and will be responsible for providing advice and strategies on labor and employment matters primarily in the United States and Canada, but also Mexico, Central America, and South America. The Corporate Counsel role will support the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment. Primary responsibilities include the following:

- Support and advise business teams, including executives, managers, employee relations, health and safety, payroll, information services, and operations, regarding compliance with labor and employment laws and regulations
- Advise on issues such as discipline, non-competition, terminations, performance management, relocations, leave, disability, contingent workers, pay equity, pay transparency, contractor management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination, wage and hour, immigration, employee personal data privacy, and union/labor relations
- Manage litigation, outside counsel, and budgets
- Provide representation and/or management of matters before fair employment, civil rights, and human rights agencies
- Conduct and manage internal investigations
- Respond to governmental subpoenas, investigations, and audits
- Draft and revise employment policies, standards, and internal work regulations
- Draft service provider, commission, non-compete, restrictive covenant, employment, and settlement agreements
- Develop and deliver client training on compliance with labor and employment laws
- Lead responses to governmental inquiries into employment and labor related matters
- Perform project management work for legal projects
- Formulate efficient resolution strategies to meet business objectives
- Provide effective cross-functional support inside and outside of the legal department
- Assist in developing and implementing departmental goals and initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Travel**: Expected 5% to 15%; Valid passport/authorized to travel internationally

**Qualifications**:

- Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, LLM, or equivalent degree
- Licensed/authorized to practice law in jurisdiction where hired and in good standing
- 5-12 years of experience in a top law firm preferred
- In-house experience working in the law department of a Fortune 500 company highly desirable, but not required
- Strong knowledge of, and practical experience advising on, labor and employment laws and regulations
- Practical experience working with trade unions preferred
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent business judgment and ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese preferred

Additional Information

Expeditors offers competitive compensation as described below.

Annualized base salary is $100,000.

Discretionary bonuses, previously between $37,000 and $100,000, may be awarded depending on such factors as job performance and the performance of the Company. Such bonuses are not guaranteed and can be lower or higher than previous awards.

Equity awards, issued in the form of restricted shares, may be awarded depending on job performance.

Expeditors also offers the following benefits:

- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Flexible Days
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Work from Home Benefit of up to 26 days annually
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Educational Assistance and Reimbursement