Commercial Counsel
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Job Summary
At Maersk were transforming global supply chains through end-to-end integrated logistics. As a global leader in connecting and simplifying trade we help businesses move goods seamlessly across ocean air landside transportation and warehousing all supported by cutting edge technology and an extensive global network.
Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued heard and able to be themselves. Our team members come from a wide range of backgrounds experiences and perspectives and we value the unique strengths each person contributes. With over 100000 employees across 130 countries we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.
As Commercial Counsel you will provide practical solution-oriented legal support to Maersks U.S. landside and logistics businesses. You will primarily focus on drafting reviewing and negotiating a high volume of customer and procurement contracts across areas such as transportation warehousing distribution real estate engineering and construction.
You will partner with commercial operational finance procurement risk safety and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs identify legal and commercial risks and develop workable solutions. In addition to contracting you will have opportunities to support strategic transactions regulatory matters real estate activities claims litigation and other initiatives based on business needs and your areas of interest.
You will join an experienced and collaborative North American Legal team with team members based in Charlotte and across the wider organization.
This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a truly international company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with passionate colleagues around the world giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. Through the training and support we provide and learning on the job you will have the chance to truly take your career all the way.
- Join a collaborative and experienced legal team that values knowledge sharing and cross-training.
- Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of logistics products business functions and commercial stakeholders.
- Develop experience across customer contracting procurement real estate regulatory compliance strategic transactions and litigation support.
- Access benefits that include medical dental vision a 401(k) with company match paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Draft review negotiate and manage customer logistics contracts and a broad range of procurement agreements including contracts related to real estate engineering and construction.
- Advise business stakeholders on customer and procurement contract formation negotiation interpretation and ongoing management.
- Support risk management and safety initiatives by providing practical legal guidance aligned with operational and commercial objectives.
- Manage and support regulatory applications licenses and transportation and logistics compliance matters.
- Participate in strategic transactions and provide legal support for initiatives that contribute to Maersks overall growth strategy.
- Support real estate lease negotiations administration and related legal matters.
- Provide claims and litigation support including discovery responses case management witness interviews information gathering litigation strategy and coordination with outside counsel.
- Conduct legal research and advise the business on matters involving the DOT FMC labor and employment privacy OSHA corporate governance and other regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you dont meet every qualification we still encourage you to apply.
- Bring at least five years of experience practicing law with substantial experience in commercial contract drafting review and negotiation.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage a high volume of complex matters establish priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs.
- sound judgment and a practical commercially focused approach to evaluating risk and developing solutions.
- Build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with legal colleagues business stakeholders senior leaders and outside counsel.
- Bring experience supporting an in-house legal function a law firm or a combination of both.
- Offer experience in logistics transportation supply chain heavy industry energy aerospace construction or another highly regulated commercial environment.
- Work collaboratively learn new areas quickly and contribute to a team in which responsibilities and knowledge are shared.
Job type: Full-time
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
Work arrangement: This position is expected to work on-site five days per week subject to applicable company workplace policies and flexibility guidelines.
Salary: $150000 - $250000 USD*
*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions experience and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.
Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries
