Job title: Senior Counsel – North American Trucking
Company: FleetCor
Job description: Senior CounselOur Company & Purpose: FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (“FLEETCOR”) is a leading global provider of business payment solutions. We help companies of all sizes control, simplify and secure payment of various domestic and cross-border payables using specialized payment products. We serve businesses, partners, merchants, consumers and payment networks in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.We embrace a culture grounded in five key values: integrity, collaboration, innovation, execution, and people. These values offer you the opportunity to thrive & grow through career development, volunteer, community, and wellness initiatives. This allows you to create a balance between professional goals and personal achievement.What We Need:FleetCor is seeking to recruit a Senior Counsel for its North American Trucking division. For over 50 years, our North American Trucking business has been a leader in providing innovative payments solutions for the over-the-road trucking industry and fuel merchants. This position is located in either Atlanta, GA or Brentwood, TN. In this role, you will be reporting to the SVP, General Counsel – North American Fuel. The successful candidate will serve as the primary legal counsel supporting the legal needs of the North American Trucking division through coordination with internal SMEs, outside resources, and other internal/external stakeholders.How We WorkEither ‘in person’ 5 days or ‘hybrid’ (3 days in office in either Atlanta or Brentwood, and 2 days work-from-home).Role Responsibilities:The responsibilities of the role will include:Provide strategic and practical advice to business partners across the North American Trucking division.Coordinate with a team of legal and compliance professionals to provide comprehensive legal support for the North American Trucking division while supporting revenue-growing initiatives.Partner closely with business leadership, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and bank partner requirements.Draft, review and negotiate agreements with high-value customers, key partnerships, and other strategic relationships.Review sales and marketing collateral to ensure compliance with all laws, bank partner requirements, and internal policies.Provide specific advice on relevant laws, rules, regulations, and regulatory guidance.Act as a subject matter expert while providing legal guidance to business clients and other team members.Qualifications & Skills:J.D. degree and active law license7+ years of law firm or in-house counsel experience; financial services or fintech experience is a plus.Appreciation of FLT Values of: Integrity (Do the Right Thing), Innovation (Imagine the Possibilities), Execution (Get it Done), People (Make the Difference) and Collaboration (Work Well with Others)Entrepreneurial mindset to support a dynamic and fast-growing financial services business.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to effectively and quickly build internal and external relationships and establish trust and respect.Excellent interpersonal/people and collaboration skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and able to stand firm on issues when necessary.Exhibit judgment and self-confidence, but also a respect for others, regardless of position, and a desire to work as a team and with all levels of the organization.Ability to effectively, efficiently, and calmly manage multiple time-sensitive projects.Team player with a desire and aptitude to work in a collaborative environment on a team of high-performing legal professionals.Experience structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.Excellent drafting, negotiating, and counseling skills.Strong ability to identify and solve complex problems.Strong sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines.Have a strong desire to help the business succeed for its shareholders and employees.Benefits & Perks:Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hireAutomatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)Virtual fitness classes offered company-wideRobust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer timeEmployee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)Philanthropic support with both local and national organizationsFun culture with company-wide contests and prizesEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerFLEETCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FLEETCOR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency, please click the following links: EEO and Pay Transparency
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:09:03 GMT
