Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel at Flexport

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Flexport is looking to hire an exceptional associate counsel. You will play a key role in providing organizational and substantive support to the Global Legal Team and will have the opportunity to build out new systems and procedures, work closely with attorneys, compliance and other teams within Flexport.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment that requires cross-functional collaboration across the legal and business teams. As we expand, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact.

What you'll do:

• Commercial Contracting & Contract Management:
• • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including logistics services agreements, vendor contracts, DPA’s and NDAs, with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the business regarding contract questions, ensuring internal clients understand legal risks and processes and the regional lead for our CLM system, managing workflows, templates, and signing processes.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify contract review and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce friction for the sales team.
  • Advise on transport-specific legal matters, including carrier liability, freight forwarding terms, and claims handling.
• Data Privacy:
• • Serve as a primary legal contact for data privacy matters in the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with GDPR and local regulations.
• Corporate and Employment Matters:
• • Provide day-to-day counsel on European employment law matters and support the People Operations team.
  • Work on new incorporations for Flexport expansion initiatives.
  • Support and manage (outside) counsel with ongoing corporate governance filings in Europe.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improving processes in Flexport’s legal operations, as we continue to scale through incredible growth.
  • Support the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and supply chain due diligence regulations (e.g., CSDDD), which are increasingly critical in the EU logistics market and our customers.
  • Conduct legal research to stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting the logistics industry.

What you'll need:

• Education: A law degree (LL.M. or Master’s) from a university in an EU jurisdiction.
• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably a mix of a top-tier law firm and in-house experience.
• Languages:
• • Fluency in English is a must.
  • Full proficiency in one additional European language is required (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian).
  • Proficiency in Dutch is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills:
• • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools (e.g., DocuSign CLM, Ironclad) and a high degree of comfort with technology.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to work independently.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Soft Skills:
• • A "business partner" mindset: You can assess risk while providing commercially sound advice.
  • The ability to work with team members at all levels, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Process-oriented: You see something broken and want to fix it.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Industry Bonus: Prior experience in the logistics, supply chain, or transport sector is a significant plus.

What's in it for you:

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment
• Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis
• Commute expenses: Flexport will cover home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam
• 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment.
• Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport.
• A defined pension contribution scheme
• Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members
• Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child.