Senior Legal Counsel

Organizational Overview

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s third largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re‑packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

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Location:

Lancaster, TX

Division:
Group

Time Type:
Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated lawyer to join DSV Group Legal to take on challenges in a fast‑paced environment. This position reports to the Head of Legal, North America and has primary responsibility for providing comprehensive legal guidance to various business units and senior management on a wide range of matters, including complex legal and regulatory issues, negotiating complex contracts, and serving as the first point of contact for all material legal queries and matters pertaining to DSV’s Air & Sea and Contract Logistics divisions in the U.S. and Canada.

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including customer and vendor agreements related to air and ocean transportation services, NVOCC services, warehousing services, 3PL and 4PL services, ocean service contracts, truck brokerage and road transportation; real estate related documents including lease agreements; equipment financing agreements.
• Actively manage all aspects of litigation and pre‑litigation matters in an efficient, practical and cost‑effective manner.
• Advise executive and senior management in business matters to ensure operations are conducted in a legally compliant manner, identify risks and compliance issues and advise on necessary risk mitigation measures.
• Support corporate compliance with internal policies, provide training to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including the preparation and maintenance of business entity documents, company formation, preparing resolutions and consents, and managing annual shareholder meetings.
• Provide support for human resources on a range of labor and employment matters, including policy implementation and training.
• Interface and partner with various Group functions and key stakeholders in the U.S. and globally.
• Advise stakeholders on legal trends, developing areas of the law, industry trends and related risks that may impact the Company’s operations and/or services.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or otherwise in compliance with the in‑house counsel registration rules of that state/jurisdiction.
• At least five years of legal experience, ideally with an in‑house legal team or law firm experience working with in‑house legal teams.
• Experience in the maritime, logistics, supply chain and/or transportation industry.

• Experience with drafting, reviewing and negotiating various contracts related to logistics, transportation, procurement and complex commercial transactions, and substantive experience with industry‑related regulatory matters.
• Experience in building, updating and refining contract templates customized to meet specific needs and requirements of business, while incorporating experience‑informed negotiating positions.
• Ability to triage a heavy workflow, meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to changing conditions, set appropriate priorities with clients and deliver results efficiently.
• Highly effective communications style, translating complex legal issues into readily understandable assessments and actionable recommendations that deliver business value in the context of global business strategies.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, presentation, and strategic decision‑making…