Legal Counsel - Military veterans preferred

Legal Counsel

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding – Algeria has an opening for a Legal Counsel where you will Is responsible for providing general legal advice to DGF Algeria. Works with supervisor to define and recommend legal topics. Works with supervisor to implement  best in class legal processes and procedures to assure business objectives are met and  legal risks are identified and mitigated.

In this Legal Counsel position

• In-house Advice: You will liaise with other members of the Legal Department, providing professional advice and guidance to intra-company customers.
• Giving Accurate Counsel: You will give accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics.
• Contract Review: You will draft and review customer and supplier contracts and other legal documents.
• Representation: You will represent the company before quasi-judicial agencies and public authorities, responsible for defending the company's legal interests in litigation and claims in Algeria.
• External Counsel: You will liaise with external legal counsel to assist in handling legal matters covering various areas of the law, such as commercial/corporate, litigation, human resources, tax, finance, and regulatory matters. This involves cooperation with other departments of the DPDHL group, hands-on management of matters, relationships, and costs.
• Awareness: You will maintain awareness of relevant laws and changes in the law that may have an impact on company interests, with a particular focus on the industry and jurisdiction involved.
• Compliance: You will be able to spot any possible compliance issues and ensure preventive measures are taken to protect the legal and commercial interests of the company.
• Reporting: You will produce regular and ad-hoc reports and provide other administrative assistance within the Legal Department.

Now, here’s what we need from you

• Ability to apply legal knowledge and expertise in business environment.
• Developing legal analytical skills.
• 3-5 years of legal practice.

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at 

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding 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, and other legally protected characteristics. 

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