While this is a remote position, the successful candidate must reside within 50 miles of a FedEx Freight location within the continental

US. POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to business clients and leadership on complex technology transactions, including software, data and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/GenAI). This role is responsible for structuring, negotiating and managing agreements while proactively addressing legal, regulatory and operational risk. Serve as a key legal stakeholder in the company's AI governance framework, supporting oversight, policy development and responsible deployment of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as lead attorney on technology-related transactions, including: SaaS, cloud, software licensing, IT services agreements, data licensing, data sharing, analytics agreements, AI, machine learning and emerging technology solutions.
• Advise business and technology teams on: Contract structuring, commercial strategy, risk allocation, regulatory and compliance considerations and responsible AI use and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, cybersecurity, privacy and compliance teams on third-party risk management and contracting.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel on specialized technology transactions and disputes.
• Assist in establishing and refining AI governance policies, guardrails, operating model and decision framework.
• Provide legal guidance on AI related contractual provisions, data privacy, security and regulatory compliance in AI systems.
• Monitor emerging laws, regulations and litigation risks related to AI and advise on required changes.
• Promote a culture of compliance, ethics and responsible technology use.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedure.
• Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer:

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and admission to the Bar plus six (6) years' experience as an attorney with at least three (3) years' of experience practicing in technology transactions and/or commercial contracting
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements (SaaS, licensing, data, cloud)
• Strong understanding of Intellectual property, data privacy and security, and commercial risk allocation
• Strong commercial and legal judgement
• Ability to translate technical concepts into legal and business risk
• Advanced negotiation and drafting skills
• Strategic thinking with practical, business-oriented mindset with ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment
• Prior in-house experience in a technology-heavy or regulated environment, preferred
• Experience advising on Artificial intelligence/machine learning transactions or policies, data governance or cybersecurity matters, preferred
• Familiarity with AI governance framework and emerging regulations, preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Fast-paced, deadline oriented
• Some travel required

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, 2 weeks paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, 6.67-13.34 hours vacation per month based on service time, 8 paid holidays.

Pay Range:

$116,600.00

• $204,050.

00 per year

Colorado Pay Ranges:

Colorado Springs, Grand Junction $116,600

• $204,050; Henderson, Mead $116,600
• $204,050; Gypsum $116,600
• $204,050

Illinois Pay Ranges:

Effingham, Kankakee, Lincoln, Quincy, Rockford, Aurora $116,600

• $204,050; Bolingbrook, Chicago Heights, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Forest View, Joliet, Schaumburg, Summit-Argo, Zion $116,600
• $204,050

New York Pay Ranges:

Plattsburgh, Buffalo, Watertown, North Chili, East Syracuse, Nichols $116,600

• $204,050; Bethpage, Montgomery, West Babylon $116,600
• $204,050

New Jersey Job Postings:

$116,600.00

• $160,325.

00 per year This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location and other job-related factors permitted by law. Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment. EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.