Director, Commercial Counsel

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires.

You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication.

On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

The Director, Commercial Counsel, will draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of complex commercial contracts to support the business needs of our fast-growing global organization and provide general commercial legal counsel to the business division.

This is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and grow as a professional, ensuring a bright future for yourself and GXO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you'll do on a typical day:


* Review, negotiate and draft contracts across a variety of business functions, including client agreements, service and supplier agreements, non-disclosure, consulting, and subcontracting agreements


* Partner with Solutions, IT, Finance, Sales and Operations at all levels of the organization to ensure the effectiveness of the contract management process


* Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), interpret client requirements, identify issues, and provide alternative solutions


* Provide strategic legal and business advice and risk mitigation strategies to internal customers regarding client contract matters; offer counsel, guidance, and interpretation during all stages of the contract life cycle


* Support senior management in formal writing/responses regarding contractual interpretation and enforcement


* Foster strong cross-functional relationships


* Serve as point of contact and provide leadership on legal commercial matters to identify issues, negotiate resolutions, and respond to client inquiries


* Research legal and business issues, and provide timely responses to questions from internal business clients regarding processes, form agreements and policies


* Assist in the development of contract support processes, templates, and client-facing materials

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need:


* Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic performance


* 7 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel


* Expertise in commercial contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts


* Experience with supply chain, warehouse, or transportation services


* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a creative team environment


* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


* Demonstrated...