Legal Counsel, Commercial, NORTAM

Location Houston, Texas, United States of AmericaCEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision : to be a Top 5 global 3PL.We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.YOUR ROLEThe NORTAM Legal Department of CEVA Logistics is seeking a high-performing Legal Counsel. Your responsibilities will be focused on drafting and the negotiation of complex commercial contracts with customers, focusing on CEVA’s Ground & Rail service offerings. You will also support Air / Ocean and Contract Logistics commercial contracts with customs on an as needed basis. You will be part of a team of in-house lawyers, paralegals, and contracts managers providing cross-product support on both customer-facing and vendor and subcontractor agreements.This role is based out of CEVA’s Houston, TX office and reports directly to the Legal Leader, NORTAM. You will be joining a close-knit, collaborative and fun commercial team that is highly respected by its internal clients and you will gain global exposure.WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DOResponsible for owning the contracting cycle for complex commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and subcontractors for assigned matters, from initial draft to execution and leading the review for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, company's business policies and strategies, and in support internal company approval process.Proactively partner with the Ground & Rail leadership team as its go-to business lawyer and trusted advisor.Serve as initial point of contact for legal questions regarding Ground & Rail service offering, its key customers, and its agreements with multi-national customers.Understand business requirements and the company's risk tolerance, and provide timely, thoughtful, ethical, and practical written and oral product, business, and legal / risk counseling, judgment, and support on various legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to products / services, commercial transactions, and general operations to business development, operations, and other internal teams.Analyze complex legal and commercial issues, advocating for CEVA’s interests.Contribute to the design, build, maintenance of commercial transaction workflows in CLM platform and to updating commercial legal playbook.Manage and resolve complicated issues related to commercial deals, and drive alignment with various cross-functional teams.Assist on legal aspects of CEVA’s transactional matters including areas of real estate, vendor and procurement agreements, as well as other service product areas.Help build, streamline, and operationalize CEVA’s contract management tool / process to help save the legal team resources (time, cost, and limit risk).WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FORLaw degree and bar admission in TexasMinimum three (3) years up to six (6) years of commercial contracting experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.Four (4) to eight (8) years of general commercial legal experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel preferredAbility to work on multiple issues and set appropriate priorities with clients and delivery results efficiently.Provide ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice with a dedication to superior customer service.Highly organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and diligent.Proven success working effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently resolve complex business and risk management issues.Comfortable collaborating with senior executives.Concise, precise, clear and professional communication skills (both oral and written).Excellent attention to details and Team player.WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFERWith a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.ABOUT TOMORROWWe value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.Please note : Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address : firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and / or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.#J-18808-Ljbffr