Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

18,000 trained professionals250+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systems

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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in international employment and labor law. The position will be located onsite at our Bellevue, Washington office.

Job Description

The Commercial Employment Attorney will join a world-class legal department and devote time to a wide variety of labour and employment legal matters, primarily in the Asia Pacific and MAIR regions.

Primary responsibilities include:

Supporting and advising business teams, including executives, managers, employee relations, information services, and operations regarding compliance with existing and forthcoming labor and employment laws and regulations.Advising on issues such as discipline, non-competition, redundancies, leave, disability, contingent workers, equity, contractor management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination, wage and hour, and union/labor relationsDrafting service provider, commission, non-compete, handbooks and policies, employment, and settlement agreementsConducting internal investigationsManaging litigation, outside counsel, and budgetsTravel: Expected 5% to 15%; Valid passport/authorized to travel internationally

QualificationsJuris Doctorate, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree in LawsLicensed/authorized to practice law in any jurisdiction in the US or in any jurisdiction within the APAC and MAIR regions, in good standingAt least 5 years of experience in a top law firm preferredIn-house experience working in the law department of a Fortune 500 company highly desirable, but not requiredStrong knowledge of, and practical experience advising on labor and employment laws and regulationsPractical experience working with trade unions preferredThe ability to identify, analyze, assess, and communicate legal risks to enable internal clients to make quality, risk-adjusted business decisions.Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracyExcellent business judgment and ability to work independentlyFluent oral and written English required. Fluency in additional languages an asset

Additional Information

Expeditors offers competitive compensation as described below.

Annualized base salary

Discretionary bonuses

Equity awards, issued in the form of restricted shares, may be awarded depending on job performance

Expeditors also offers the following benefits:

Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick Time Work from Home Benefit of up to 26 days annuallyMedical InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and Reimbursement

 

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the company.