Supply ChainTransportation Lawyer
Supply ChainTransportation Lawyer
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We are currently seeking Supply Chain/Transportation Lawyers to work fulltime with our clients at some of the worlds largest automotive retail technology consumer goods and professional services companies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain and transportation law with expertise in advising clients on legal matters related to procurement distribution transportation and risk management within the movement of goods and materials.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal counsel and support to clients on supply chain and transportation contracts including drafting and negotiating agreements for procurement transportation services logistics warehousing and distribution.
Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to transportation and logistics including federal transportation regulations import/export controls environmental regulations customs laws and international trade regulations.
Assist clients in mitigating supply chain risks including supplier disputes product recalls supply disruptions and compliance with ethical sourcing standards.
Qualifications:
- Active bar license in the state in which you reside.
Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law with a focus on supply chain transportation procurement or logistics law preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting. Specific experience with electric vehicles is a plus.
Strong knowledge of U.S. transportation laws and regulations and international laws and regulations relevant to supply chain management including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Incoterms and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
- Experience drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements related to supply chain processes including vendor supplier distribution and service agreements.
Preferred Qualifications (not required but considered advantageous):
Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in supply chain and transportation such as blockchain and ecommerce logistics and specifically within theelectric vehicle sector such as battery technology charging infrastructure autonomous driving technology federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) emissions regulations and environmental requirements.
Experience advising clients on supply chain optimization strategies including contract management supplier relationship management product liability warranty claims regulatory compliance auditsand inventory management.
Excellent communication negotiation and problemsolving skills with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
Compensation Benefits & Location:
This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at$130000 and a highly competitive benefits package in thealternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits 401K and more.
Axiom is the global leader in highcaliber ondemand legal talent. Covering North America the UK Europe Australia and APAC we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of todays business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity inclusion and social engagement.Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ Equality earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axioms legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50 diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Learn more about working at Axiom.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color nationality national or ethnic origin religious creed or belief political opinion sex gender reassignment pregnancy or maternity age disability alienage or citizenship status marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:Upon request and consistent with applicable laws Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form please contact us atand include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line.
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