Litigation: Staff Attorney/Sr. Attorney/Sr. Counsel

Legal Counsel For FedEx GroundProvides legal counsel and guidance in the ordinary and special activities for FedEx Ground (FXG) to ensure protection of its legal rights and maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by law. Defends FXG against suits and/or claims and prepares the corporation's claims against others.Essential FunctionsAssesses legal risk and provides management with recommendations regarding matters such as pending litigation, government relations relative to legislation, regulatory compliance, business transactions, commercial contracts, employment laws, and labor matters.Prepares legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and/or commercial contracts.Creates, updates, and reviews policies and procedures to ensure that the company is operating in compliance with regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met.Studies major areas of concern to the Company to recommend appropriate plans of action including changes to policies and procedures.Represents the company before federal, state and local courts, administrative agencies and/or other third-parties.Engages, oversees, directs and/or evaluates the performance and progress of outside counsel representing the company to ensure requisite expert legal advice is obtained when/as necessary.Provides on-the-spot and consistent legal advice from accumulated knowledge and experience.Provides legal counsel on cross-functional and cross-operating company projects and initiatives.Develops and delivers presentations and training to employees, including management, within area of responsibility.Minimum EducationJuris Doctorate requiredMinimum ExperienceThree (3) years experience practicing as a licensed attorney at a law firm, corporation or with the government.Required Skills, Abilities and / or LicensureAdmitted to and currently in good standing with the required state Bar.Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals.Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.Ability to work and influence peers and senior managementAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingAbility to work independently with little or no supervisionThis is a HYBRID position domiciled in Pittsburgh, PAThis position is in the Business Model and Employment Litigation group of the Legal department.Preferences: Experience practicing litigation is preferred, particularly drafting and responding to written discovery, motions practice, taking and defending depositions, and drafting briefs; Trial practice; and Class Action defense.% of Travel for the Position: 0%-25%Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P090/PGH - FedEx GroundPosition Type: Full timeEmployee Type: ExemptEEO StatementFedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce