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DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · 1 day ago

Senior Legal Counsel

Iselin, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$153K/yr - $192K/yr

5+ years exp

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. They are seeking an experienced lawyer to provide comprehensive legal guidance to various business units and senior management on complex legal and regulatory issues, negotiate contracts, and manage legal queries in the U.S. and Canada.

Freight ServiceInsuranceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeLegal experienceContract negotiationRegulatory complianceMaritime industry experienceLogistics industry knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsStrategic decision-makingProblem-solvingAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

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 skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while working collaboratively within a local and global team environment

Ability to problem solve with creative solutions for complicated problems that require careful analysis and good judgement

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 the ability to work effectively with multiple, diverse, cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred

Knowledge of and experience in the following areas: regulatory knowledge relating to the logistics and transportation industry, including FMC regulations and compliance, global trade compliance, including export controls, sanctions, export licensing, product diversion, deemed exports, anti-boycott laws, embargos, product classifications, global trade contract provisions, and customs matters, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption law, data privacy and data protection laws and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

At least two years of managerial experience within an in-house legal department or at a law firm