Head of Legal

**About DHL and Legal Services**:
DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

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**Legal Services **offers all business partners worldwide solution-oriented legal advice. We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters.

In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized on the one hand according to regions and on the other hand according to global cross-sectional topics.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Legal? Join the team and bring your expertise on board As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

**Job Purpose**:

- Provide comprehensive legal oversight and guidance across various domains within the DHL Express operations in the UK and globally. This involves managing legal affairs, compliance, and sponsorship initiatives, ensuring adherence to legal standards, and promoting the company's mission and values while supporting its commercial objectives.
- Overseeing complex, high-profile projects and transactions, negotiating agreements, and implementing effective legal strategies to uphold DHL's reputation and brand globally.
- Managing the legal debt recovery team and carrying out compliance training for the UK board and senior global managers, thereby ensuring the organization's adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

**Your key tasks**:

- Lead legal support for Express UK&I, GMNC, GFPS, and Corporate Sponsorship globally, ensuring adherence to Group Policies and Procedures.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage complex, cross-jurisdictional projects and transactions, including major sponsorship contracts and global commercial agreements.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, government officials, customers, and suppliers, while actively participating in negotiations.
- Implement best-in-class legal processes and procedures using innovative DPDHL Legal Services tools, driving efficiency and tailored business guidance.
- Stay updated on legislative changes, ESG developments, and industry standards, contributing to ethical decision-making and effective budget management.

**Your profile**:

- Comprehensive understanding of Sponsorship contracts and related legal intricacies to facilitate successful project completion while safeguarding and promoting the business.
- Excellent grasp of contract law in various jurisdictions, coupled with a strong command of post and parcel law, including relevant international conventions.
- Fluent English skills to effectively navigate complex legal matters and facilitate clear communication.
- Specialized knowledge in parcel-specific legal considerations and a strong comprehension of the associated legal landscape.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, coupled with the capacity to exercise sound business judgment.
- A proven capability to offer innovative and adaptable legal solutions within a fast-paced business environment.
- Geographical experience, particularly in the UK and Ireland, and global Sponsorship experience is highly desirable.

**We offer**:

- Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
- International and virtual environment
- Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
- Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.