Senior Legal Counsel - North America

DSV - Global transport and logistics
Location: USA - Dallas-Fort Worth Intl Apt, Grapevine, Esters Blvd
Division: Group
Job Posting Title: Senior Legal Counsel, North America
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.

Position will be on-site, in-office in Grapevine, TX. Remote or hybrid work opportunity is not available.

• 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 and 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 on 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 and provide training to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including the preparation and maintenance of business entity documents, company formation, preparation of resolutions and consents, and management of 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.
• Minimum eight years of legal experience with at least five years as in-house counsel.
• Minimum five years' experience in the logistics and transportation industry, including experience with ocean, air and warehousing.

• 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 communication 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 skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating within a local and global team environment.
• Ability to problem-solve with creative solutions for complicated problems that require careful analysis and good judgment.
• A passion for continuously identifying improvement areas and driving change.
• Positive attitude and forward thinking.
• Self-starter, results-oriented, driven to meet and exceed goals.
• Attention to detail and delivery of high-quality work product.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, an inquisitive mind and ability to work effectively with multiple, diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.

• Knowledge of and experience in regulatory areas related to logistics and transportation, including FMC regulations, global trade compliance, export controls, sanctions, license handling, anti-boycott laws, U.S. FCPA, U.K. Bribery Act and data privacy laws (eg, GDPR, CCPA).
• At least two years of managerial experience within an in-house legal department or at a law firm.

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing the duties of this job requires frequent use of hands and arms, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and using computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements include close and distance vision.

Work environment characteristics include exposure to low to moderate noise levels and rare exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

For this position, the expected base pay range is $200,000.00 - $225,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at (see below) DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.