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Corporate Counsel – Supply Chain

Description

The Corporate Counsel – Supply Chain serves as a legal partner to the consolidated Cox Supply Chain, focusing support on Cox Automotive, Cox Communications, and Cox Enterprises procurement matters. The candidate must be an independent attorney responsible for supporting a broad portfolio of vendor agreements (hardware, software, and services) including providing legal advice, drafting, and negotiating contracts, and assisting with risk mitigation and compliance with applicable laws.

Our team is looking to add a creative and talented legal professional. The team currently operates in a hybrid flexible work environment. Flexible work arrangements have been established, including work from home and flexible work hours.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts across a wide range of subjects within procurement, including, without limitation, contracts covering equipment purchases, facility services, software licensing, SaaS, and professional services.

Advise and provide guidance on legal risks and exposures, providing creative and legally sound solutions for risk mitigation and to resolve issues presented in contract negotiations.

Identify issues and partner with applicable subject matter experts for guidance, including, but not limited to the following: other in-house attorneys (ex. Cox employment, litigation, and IP counsel teams), Supply Chain, Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management, Finance, and internal business stakeholders to ensure exceptional legal service and anticipate special needs during contract negotiations. Must be able to work across different Cox affiliates (including Cox affiliate legal departments) to align with their company directives and goals.

Provide legal counsel and advice to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to supply chain operations in coordination with subject matter experts, including state privacy laws and regulatory requirements.

Engage and manage outside counsel in an effective and efficient manner.

Establish and maintain detailed knowledge of Cox’s products/services/brands.

Develop and implement contract template updates, with a focus on creating a more efficient contracting process.

Personality fit: A growth mentality and "can-do" attitude; sense of humor; calm and cool under pressure.

Qualifications

J.D. degree, a member in good standing of at least one state bar.

4+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, with strong emphasis on transactional practice. In-house and supply chain experience preferred, but not required.

Proven experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in the communications, automotive, and/or technology industry is a plus.

Ability to manage outside counsel.

Business-minded attorney with strong initiative, excellent client counseling, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. A business partner, who likes working side-by-side with business teams and is receptive to all views and feedback.

A focus on client needs with a commitment to timing, quality, and client service.

A strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.

Other duties as needed or required.

Note: While this role supports the consolidated Cox Supply Chain (supporting Cox Enterprises, Cox Automotive, and Cox Communications), this role sits within Cox Communications.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That’s a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you’re interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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