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Senior Counsel

FedEx
Memphis, TN, United StatesFull TimeSeniorPosted Today

General Summary

To provide legal counsel, advice, review and direction to the corporation, its subsidiaries, various departments and to members of management to ensure effective operation in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

Provides legal counsel, advice, review and direction on an assigned basis to various departments and members of management on all levels, including executive management.

Acts as primary legal department contact for outside attorney communications on assigned projects/issues.

Assists in review of laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the corporation. Counsels and advises all departments in response to questions/issues arising in course of day-to-day business of company.

Recommends and implements specific company responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies.

Performs complex research and investigations and designs, drafts and submits documents concerning legal issues to maintain compliance with various regulations; provides legal interpretation of laws and regulations.

Drafts and reviews legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk.

Negotiates the settlement of claims and suits against the company arising out of area of expertise and works with other personnel and outside counsel in the defense of claims and suits.

Creates, updates, and reviews policies and procedures to ensure that the company is operating in compliance with laws and regulations, and that regulatory reporting requirements are met.

Develops and delivers presentations and training to employees, including management, within area of responsibility.

Drafts, reviews and negotiates legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications & Experience:



Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

8 years of relevant experience

Admitted to and currently in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar.
 or Tennessee


Preferred
Qualifications& Experience:

Experience with Third Party Logistics

Skills:

Software skills, including
useof Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.

Presentation skills
necessarytofacilitatetraining 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,
deadlinesand reporting.  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Strong team
player.

 

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US-Exempt)

Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)

  • Ability to follow policies and
  • Ability to read, write and interpret
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or
  • Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
  • Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job
  • Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse
  • Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

 

  • Know your Rights
  • Pay Transparency
    • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
    • Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant:

 

Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

  • E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
  • Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

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 FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com

 

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):
  • Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time
  • 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
  • Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
  • Basic life insurance

 

  • Basic AD&D coverage
  • Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of
  • Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: 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.

 

Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

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