Legal Counsel Aviation - Military veterans preferred

About DHL and Legal Services: 

Deutsche Post DHL (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.   

DHL 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. 

Job Purpose: 

Draft, review and negotiate contracts, provide legal advice, identify and mitigate legal risk and protect DHL's legal and business interests in line with business needs, international aviation industry standards, applicable laws and regulations

Your tasks: 

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, identify potential legal issues, advise Business Partners of the issues together with suggested solutions to mitigate legal risks in order to protect DHL's legal and business interests in line with business needs, aviation industry standards, applicable laws and regulations
• Understand and analyze complex transactions and support Business Partners in developing business-practical solutions to mitigate risks
• Assist Business Partners (with the engagement of external law firms where necessary) in the event of litigation, arbitration, mediation or other dispute resolution mechanisms with courts, government agencies, civil aviation, airport or other relevant authorities

Your profile: 

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a legal role, ideally within an in-house corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of aviation law, contract law, and general commercial law, with expertise in English law or common law systems
• Business acumen and a genuine interest in understanding DHL’s business needs to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural stakeholders given the global nature of DHL’s business and the aviation industry
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and basic presentation skills
• Strategic, commercial, and pragmatic legal mindset with a solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with internal business partners
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; a confident team player who can influence and collaborate across functions
• Master’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification