Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Flexport is a global leader in supply chain management and technology, moving at the pace of global commerce. Flexport’s Legal team is seeking additional commercial counsel to support several of our growing North America business teams. This lawyer will lead the negotiation of various commercial agreements and negotiations with the Company’s customers of its freight, customs, and trade finance products. This role will also support other business units’ commercial needs as necessary (including general commercial contracts and supporting new and expanding operational and product teams), provide generalist advice to the business, and support other legal projects such as geo-expansion, corporate governance, and transactions.

We are seeking a team player with a passion for supply chain and technology, independent work ethic, and problem-solving mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment. A proven track record of leadership and creative, business-minded legal support is a must.

• JD and bar admission to practice in any US state.
• 4+ years of professional experience, preferably in-house.
• Experience in logistics or transportation and familiarity with applicable legal standards, maritime conventions (COGSA, Montreal, Warsaw, etc), and commercial contract law.
• Experience with negotiating contracts in logistics, ocean freight, international trade, shipping, maritime, transportation, freight forwarding, or supply chain.
• Familiarity with capital financing agreements and structures.
• Desire to expand to support additional business teams as required by Company growth.
• High focus on organized teamwork, knowledge of contract lifecycle management, workflows, data management, and AI use.
• Deep understanding of the legal issues pervasive in freight forwarding, trade financing, commercial global business, distribution and fulfillment, and supply chain generally, with the ability to offer support and recognize legal needs of business teams.
• Ability to interact with internal clients while addressing complex issues in an accurate, clear, and thorough manner. Ability to provide clear operational directions to protect legal interests.
• A passion for closing deals and getting work done.
• The ability to multitask, work on your own, and prioritize multiple, often competing for deliverables while managing expectations meeting deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively and gain trust and confidence with personnel at different levels.
• Ability to work as a team member of the legal department in a scalable, autonomous and accountable manner, demonstrating flexibility across deal types and time zones.
• The ability to build relationships and to establish yourself as a trusted advisor and business partner across the Company.
• The willingness and drive to learn freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and fulfillment, financing, and all other aspects of global supply chain logistics supported by leading technology.