About this role
About DHL and Legal Services
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 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. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our AMERICAS region.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Legal? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.
Job Purpose
Ensure the legal integrity of all operational and commercial activities supporting Procurement, Fleet, Ground/Air Operations, IT, and Real Estate. This includes managing contracts end-to-end, coordinating litigation and regulatory matters, assessing operational risks, and delivering timely legal solutions that safeguard the business, enable operational continuity, and support strategic initiatives.
Your Tasks
- Review, negotiate, and manage operational and commercial contracts for Procurement, IT, Fleet, Ground, and Air Operations.
- Support Procurement by reviewing bid documents, assessing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Maintain and implement updated contract templates and playbooks aligned with best practices.
- Advise on supplier incidents, including non compliance, disputes, and claims.
- Support Customer Service in civil claims, high priority escalations, and interpretation of terms and conditions.
- Provide legal guidance during force majeure or service disruptions, ensuring compliant communication.
- Assist HR with labor inspections, authority requests, and conciliatory processes.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in ground and air operations and resolve disputes with transport providers.
- Manage legal matters involving Fleet, including fines, vehicle detentions, and interactions with authorities.
- Coordinate litigation and administrative proceedings with external law firms, ensuring proper follow up and compliance with rulings.”
- Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, with approximately five years of professional experience in corporate, operational, or related legal functions.
- Strong background in contract management and negotiation, particularly involving suppliers or internal service partners.
- Experience in litigation or coordinating litigation matters, including direct collaboration with external law firms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate legal risks and implications.
- Intermediate English proficiency, with solid comprehension and functional writing skills.
- Experience within industries such as logistics or ground/air transportation—or in operations involving regulatory components and business continuity—is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with handling matters before municipal, state, or federal authorities related to operations, mobility, permits, inspections, or verification processes.
- Exposure to dynamic corporate environments, working autonomously, and partnering cross‑functionally with operational teams is highly valued.
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
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.