Corporate Counsel

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is a publicly traded global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington with over 19,000 employees working at over 300 locations across six continents. We offer a full suite of logistics services, including air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, trucking, customs brokerage, order management, warehousing and distribution, and other customized, technology-based logistics solutions. At Expeditors, our employees are our greatest asset and the key to providing the best-in-class customer service that our organization is known for throughout the industry.

Expeditors is seeking a seasoned, motivated, and well-qualified commercial attorney to step into a Corporate Counsel position supporting the company’s Real Estate and Global Sourcing practice group. This role offers exposure to a dynamic international practice spanning commercial real estate matters, SaaS and technology agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, and transportation deals.

As Corporate Counsel, you will support the global Legal Department in representing Expeditors’ best interests in interactions with landlords, vendors, and service providers. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for advising internal clients on best practices, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate requirements, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support litigation management, contribute to various strategic initiatives owned by the Legal Department and the practice group, and work across legal disciplines and time zones while collaborating directly with senior legal and business stakeholders.

A successful candidate must be able to effectively manage multiple matters with different priorities at the same time. This is a great fit for a practical, business-oriented lawyer with a global mindset and the ability to operate in a lean, high-performing in-house environment.

Responsibilities

Handle real estate leasing, amendments, estoppels, and construction build-outs.; Draft, negotiate, and advise on SaaS, AI, developer, and IT vendor agreements.; Lead or support commercial procurement and capital project contracting.; Advise on transportation agreements with global air and ocean carriers.; Provide clear, business-centric legal guidance to internal clients.; Partner cross-functionally with legal, procurement, and operations teams worldwide.; Assisting with outside counsel management as part of the Legal Department’s strategic initiatives.

Requirements

JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.; 7+ years of legal practice, with deep experience in commercial real estate and technology matters.; Prior in-house experience preferred, law firm experience welcomed.; Excellent judgment, a collaborative working style, and a sense of humor.; Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation is a plus.; Full-time, in-office attendance required.