MD Regional Counsel

Description

Provides legal counsel and advice on international legal activities for the company and its subsidiaries, including international acquisitions, financing, tax, regulatory and labor law compliance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Provides legal counsel and advice on international legal activities for the company and its subsidiaries, including matters involving international corporate and business transactions, financing, tax, regulatory and labor/employment law compliance.
• Advises senior and executive management in the legal structure, negotiation and documentation of international projects, transactions, and operations.
• Serves as legal counsel to international operations management in the international region.
• Manages an organization of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

This position requires a Juris Doctorate from A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent foreign accredited institution and admission to the Bar or equivalent licensing/regulating institution.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Significant related experience as an attorney, either in a private law firm or the legal department of a publicly held corporation plus minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in international corporate law (including mergers and acquisitions), international tax, and international customs and trade regulations, labor and regulatory (aviation, postal, ground transportation, foreign investment) matters, as well as demonstrably successful management experience (eg. high performance and team feedback ratings). Government and Regulatory affairs experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Superior judgment and negotiation, human relations and communication skills are required. Fluency in English and Spanish are strongly preferred.

Minimum Education

Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school/equivalent foreign accredited institution and admission to the bar.

Minimum Experience

Significant related experience as an attorney, either in a private law firm or the legal department of a publicly-held corporation plus minimum of two (2) years experience in international corporate law, international tax, currency, and foreign trade regulation, foreign labor and regulatory laws and mergers and acquisitions, including demonstrably successful management experience (e.g., high performance ratings).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong human relations & communications skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement
• Pay Transparency Policy
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)