“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 professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally 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.

Expeditors is seeking an experienced attorney with significant labor and employment law experience in Asia Pacific countries to fill its Corporate Counsel position that will be located in Singapore.  You will join a world-class legal department and will be responsible for providing advice and strategies on labor and employment matters.  Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Support and advise business teams, including executives, managers, employee relations, health and safety, payroll, information services, and operations, regarding compliance with labor and employment laws and regulations
• Advise on issues such as discipline, non-competition, terminations, performance management, relocations, leave, disability, contingent workers, pay equity, pay transparency, contractor management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination, wage and hour, immigration, employee personal data privacy, and union/labor relations
• Manage litigation, outside counsel, and budgets
• Provide representation and/or management of matters before fair employment, civil rights, and human rights agencies
• Conduct and manage internal investigations
• Respond to governmental subpoenas, investigations, and audits
• Draft and revise employment policies, standards, and internal work regulations
• Draft service provider, commission, non-compete, restrictive covenant, employment, and settlement agreements
• Develop and deliver client training on compliance with labor and employment laws
• Lead responses to governmental inquiries into employment and labor related matters
• Perform project management work for legal projects
• Formulate efficient resolution strategies to meet business objectives
• Provide effective cross-functional support inside and outside of the legal department
• Assist in developing and implementing departmental goals and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Travel: Expected 5% to 15%; Valid passport/authorized to travel internationally

Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, LLM, or equivalent degree

• Legal qualification from Singapore or an international jurisdiction
• 5-10 years of experience in a top law firm preferred
• In-house experience working in the law department of a Fortune 500 company highly desirable, but not required
• Strong knowledge of, and practical experience advising on, labor and employment laws and regulations
• Practical experience working with trade unions preferred
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent business judgment and ability to work independently

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 Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Flexible Days 
• Paid Sick Time 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Work from Home Benefit of up to 26 days annually
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement