Sr Mng Atty-Regulatory Affairs

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide legal counsel, review and direction to the Company to ensure effective operation in accordance with federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to environmental matters. Manage department projects and personnel at assigned location(s).

• Provide legal counsel, advice, review, and direction to various departments and members of management on all levels regarding regulatory affairs and environmental issues
• Ensure company compliance with all applicable federal, state & local commercial regulations and ensure all legal obligations of the company are properly recognized & carried out
• Educate, develop and lead employees at assigned location(s), including performance evaluations, one-on-ones, coaching and employee engagement
• Assist in the selection of employees at assigned location(s)
• Interface with applicable governmental agencies, handle all regulatory charges, claims, investigations, settlements and other legal proceedings
• Engage, manage, direct and evaluate the work of outside counsel as necessary to ensure proper and efficient handling of legal matters
• Provide legal counsel and advice in areas of responsibility with respect to strategic programs and initiatives; coordinate with Legal departments and appropriate personnel of other Fed Ex opcos, as necessary.
• Assist in designing and delivering education to employees relating to legal issues
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and license to practice law in respective state
• Ten (10) years' experience and demonstrated competence as practicing attorney (preferably with Fed Ex) in relevant area of law
• Expertise in Regulatory matters preferred
• In-depth knowledge of substantive legal area of expertise
• Excellent negotiation and human relations skills
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to;
  Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Must be able to travel

This position will be domiciled at a Fed Ex Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a Fed Ex Freight location several times per week.

Fed Ex Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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