Entry level in house counsel Jobs in Plano, TX

Provides legal counsel and advice to the corporation and its subsidiaries. Ensures their effective operation in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Essential Functions

• Provide legal counsel, advice, review and direction to various departments and members of management on all levels.
• Ensure company compliance with all applicable federal, state & local commercial regulations & ensure that all legal obligations of the company are properly recognized & carried out.
• Stay abreast of existing & new regulations & review, analyze & provide comments to notices of proposed rulemakings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an Accredited Bar Association (ABA). Accredited law school and admission to the bar. Superior academic record.

Minimum Experience

Six (6) years of experience and demonstrated competence as a practicing attorney in a relevant area of law.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Ability to determine appropriateness of settlement or litigation. Excellent research and writing skills. Strong negotiation, human relations and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Transportation industry experience, with legal expertise in environmental law (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA), sustainability, industrial hygiene and/or OSHA. Ability to conduct legal/technical review of sampling data and results, and effectively communicate with SMEs and Leadership to ensure compliance.

Pay Transparency: Memphis: Sr Attorney- $11,177.95/mo - $19,002.52/mo | Sr Counsel- $13,169.66/mo - $23,046.90/mo Pittsburgh: Sr Attorney- $11,766.26/mo - $20,002.65/mo | Sr Counsel- $13,862.80/mo - $24,259.90/mo

Pay: Plano: Sr Attorney- $11,766.26/mo - $20,002.65/mo | Sr Counsel: $13,862.80/mo - $24,259.90/mo

Additional Details: This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh, PA, Memphis, TN, or Plano, TX.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

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• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)