Associate Counsel

BNSF Logistics is a US-based, multi-modal, cross-border logistics and transportation leader. Independent since 2002, BNSF Logistics leverages the power, knowledge and relationships that come from our heritage four-letter acronym.

A subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company, BNSF Logistics specializes in the movement of the most complicated freight, leveraging uncommon service scope, resources, and financial depth.

We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions across all modes, including:

● Project Cargo

● Renewables

● Wind/Solar

● 3PL

● Rail/Transload

● Facility Relocation

● Solutions Consulting

We hire engineers, project managers, technologists, operations & digital experts who can problem-solve and innovate on behalf of our clients. Consequently, customers realize quickly that they can rely on BNSF Logistics to solve their most difficult issues. Employees who join BNSF Logistics learn that being on a team of experts allows you to become an expert over time and with experience. What better way to build a solid career than with a company committed to stellar customer service while solving customer challenges.

At BNSF Logistics, We Deliver What Matters to You.

Primary Functions:

This role is primarily a transactional position and will lead our contracting process in the negotiating, drafting, reviewing, revising, and tracking a wide variety of customer and supplier agreements related to freight brokerage and project management services provided by BNSF Logistics and its subsidiaries.  In addition, the role will present opportunities to be involved in other areas of legal matters such as managing the company’s litigated matters, supporting the administration of various compliance programs including human resources, risk management, customs and border control, and foreign transactions (FCPA), and supporting the company’s patent portfolio.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor, current law license (Texas preferred, but not mandatory)
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as a practicing lawyer (in-house, law firm, or government) in the area(s) of contract negotiations and transactions, real estate, compliance, or litigation
• High-performing individual with ability to work independently and balance a complex workload among various client groups and manage applicable deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build consensus and communicate compelling legal and business justifications
• Excellent legal research, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Lexis/Nexis research system and other legal research tools
• Ability to use and manage a cloud-based contract database and docketing tools
• Experience working in the transportation and logistics industry a plus

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between various business units (sales, operations, management, etc.), outside legal counsel, and customer or vendor representatives to coordinate the contracting process
• Demonstrate judgment in balancing legal requirements and business interests
• Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including transportation provider/vendor agreements, master services agreements, purchase orders, non-disclosure agreements, leases (land, equipment, software, etc.), and related documents
• Manage contract administrative processes
• Assist with the development of form agreements and implementation of processes and procedures for review and approval of contracts
• Act as a company resource for contract questions
• Ensure adherence to the company’s compliance programs and support contract due diligence processes
• Provide legal advice and counsel concerning other general law issues
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Additional Employment Statement

Applicants seeking employment in the US must possess work authorization that does not necessitate sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States, both presently and in the future.

Disclaimer

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 to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.