Director, Contracts
Company: GXO
Location: High Point
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Logistics at full potential. -At GXO, we're constantly looking
for talented individuals at all levels -who can deliver the caliber
of service our company requires. You know that a positive work
environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and
dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work
-and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.Logistics
at full potential. We realize that it takes a great team to keep us
at the top of the industry, so we are always looking for talented
people like you to help us deliver the results that our clients
expect. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Contracts
within GXO's Legal Department, the Director, Contracts will draft,
negotiate, and manage a variety of complex commercial contracts to
support the business needs of our fast-growing global organization.
This is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and grow as
a professional, ensuring a bright future for yourself and GXO. Pay,
benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer
competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including
full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life
insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a
company incentive plan.What you'll do on a typical day:
- Review, negotiate and draft contracts across a variety of
business functions, including client agreements, service and
supplier agreements, non-disclosure, consulting, and subcontracting
agreements
- Partner with Solutions, IT, Finance, Sales and Operations at
all levels of the organization to ensure the effectiveness of the
contract management process
- Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), interpret
client requirements, identify issues, and provide alternative
solutions
- Provide strategic legal and business advice and risk mitigation
strategies to internal customers regarding client contract matters;
offer counsel, guidance, and interpretation during all stages of
the contract life cycle
- Support senior management in formal writing/responses regarding
contractual interpretation and enforcement
- Serve as point of contact and provide leadership on client
contract matters to identify issues, negotiate resolutions, and
respond to client inquiries
- Research legal and business issues, and provide timely
responses to questions from internal business clients regarding
processes, form agreements and policies
- Assist in the development of contract support processes,
templates, and client-facing materials What you need to succeed at
GXO: At a minimum, you'll need:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with
excellent academic performance
- 7 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Experience in commercial contracting, including drafting,
reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
- Active member in good standing of at least one state barIt'd be
great if you also have:
- Experience with supply chain, warehouse, or transportation
services
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a
creative team environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills We
engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading
provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most
successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage
their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our
greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people
of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to
work.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or
other protected status.GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local
requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are
expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to
safeguard our employees and customers.All applicants who receive a
conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a
pre-employment drug test.The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be
required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities
from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy
statement
Keywords: GXO, High Point , Director, Contracts, Executive , High Point, North Carolina
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