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  • Senior Legal Counsel - DGF Industrial Projects  

    - Milton Keynes
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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. 
    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.
    Location is flexible: Spain, UK or LATAM Job Purpose: Legal support to DHL Business, focusing on freight forwarding. The role will require supporting a global team in a challenging multi-jurisdictional project engineering environment to ensure robust legal guidance as well as implementing legal processes and procedures to identify and mitigate legal risks and protect DHL's legal and business interests in line with business needs, established legal framework, standards, approval guidances, applicable laws and regulations Your tasks: Contract reviews within a complex freight forwarding environment Giving legal advice in a multi-jurisdictional Business Balance legal guidance and operational considerations when supporting the Business Advise and counsel functional or operational part of the Business to ensure proposed business activities, policies, practices and transactions comply with internal policies as well as relevant laws and regulations Prepare legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters – in particular negotiating contracts with global DHL’s customers - to protect organization’s legal and business interests Supporting with claims made against the company including advising the Business and supporting with resolution of the claims. Prepare materials for external legal counsel and liaise with them so that they are well-prepared to represent the organization in legal proceedings. Legal research & document drafting, contract negotiation & administration and legal records management Analyze and applying legal rules and regulations in a multi-jurisdictional context Your profile: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification 7+ years of legal practice either within commercial law firm or in house legal department;Strong experience with contracts from Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas industry Fluent in English and Spanish Experience from logistics industry would be a great asset Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts in a commercial, pragmatic manner. Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence at senior management level. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and deliver under pressure. Demonstrates leadership qualities and experience mentoring or managing legal professionals. Commercially minded, decisive, and solutions-oriented, with integrity and professionalism at the core of your work. 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 Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less
  • Regional Construction Manager/Building Surveyor  

    - Milton Keynes
    DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employ... Read More
    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.
    Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. Sitting in the EMEA region, UKI has a portfolio of circa 325 predominantly industrial and warehouse properties managed by a small dedicated professional team. Corporate Real Estate - Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way. As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in the EMEA region. Position can be based anywhere in UK (preferably Midlands). We are offering a hybrid work mode, with an expectation of at least 1 day per week in Milton Keynes. Job Purpose: As a key member of the UK & Ireland Construction Team, reporting to the Head of Construction, The Regional Construction Manager will deliver professional expertise on various elements of Real Estate, including; technical due diligence for acquisitions, dilapidations process for disposals, managing fit outs of up to £40m, acting as Tenant’s Agent for the business on new build’s. The Regional Construction Manager will be expected to successfully lead construction projects from inception through to completion liaising with our direct colleagues within the Commercial Real Estate team as well as our business colleagues within the wider DHL. Responsibilities: Management of construction projects from inception to completion incorporating effective negotiation and communication skills. Responsible for all on-site works relating to the construction project. Including management of Principle Contractor and liaison with other workstreams. Active participation in pre-construction phase to ensure all requirements of internal stakeholders are appropriately incorporated. Contract Management of projects to include stringent change control measures that align with DHL’s compliance principles. Act as Tenant’s Agents on new developments ensuring DHL’s requirements are delivered to internal standards. Adhering to the Dilapidations Protocol and RICS guidelines, negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations on behalf of DHL. Be able to interpret end user requirements and prepare specifications to suit the work taking into account DHL’s Global Building Standards. Provide cost estimates for elements of work to enable the business to strategize effectively. Demonstrate understanding of current Building Regulations and relevant legislation in order to advise business colleagues how to maintain best practices. Demonstrate understanding of CDM roles and responsibilities and ensure contractors, colleagues and visitors act accordingly. Undertake Building Surveying duties as required by the business including; Technical Due Diligence, Schedules of Condition, BRCA’s, Dilapidation Assessments etc . Advise business colleagues on solutions to achieve DHL’s Carbon Neutral targets on it’s portfolio. Your Profile: Building Surveying degree/background or similar Minimum of 3 years PQE (MRICS) Experience in the Project Management of commercial and industrial buildings. Strong experience in all Building Surveying roles and tasks including Dilapidations. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant construction project management. Experience in construction processes and techniques, project planning and budget control. budget control. Proficient in MS Excel and MS Project and knowledge of AutoCAD. Strong negotiation, communication and management skills. Flexible approach to travel and working hours, with a willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland, and occasionally into Europe. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work within a fast paced, ever-changing environment. Have strong project management experience. Have strong Building Surveying experience. An understanding of commercial contracts, including JCT & NEC. Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads. Ability to work with technical and non-technical business colleagues to overcome obstacles and deliver results by communicating at all levels. Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, independently and collaboratively within a team as projects dictate 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application. Read Less
  • Director, Health & Wellbeing  

    - London
    About DHL and IRM: DHL Group is the logistics provider of the world wi... Read More
    About DHL and IRM: DHL Group is 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: 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 world's largest leaders in logistics and supply chain. In Insurance & Risk Management (IRM), we focus on being trusted advisors by connecting with business colleagues and understanding their needs. We manage and mitigate risk and deliver quality insurance products and services to protect the company’s employees, assets, and liabilities and to meet its contractual obligations to customers across the group. Job Purpose: In line with the Group’s global strategy, lead the development, implementation, and management of DHL’s Groupwide Health & Wellbeing Risk Management Framework that measurably supports and improves workforce health in DHL country Business Units worldwide, resulting in lower employee benefit insurance claim cost and as a further consequence, reduced sickness rates, reduced absences, reduced turnover rates and increased employee engagement and productivity, contributing to positioning DHL Group as the global market leader on the topic of Health & Wellbeing and workforce health. Result of operating the Health & Wellbeing Risk Management framework is expected to exceed savings of 20% of Group financed healthcare cost in the long term. Achieved savings in 2024 were EUR 12M. Associated 2024 productivity gains are EUR 40M. With the currently expanding portfolio, business impact is expected to double over the next three years. Establishment and operation of IRM’s Health & Wellbeing Risk Management Framework is research-based, data-driven, focused on positive health outcomes and measurably impacts business results in alignment with functional and global objectives. A key part of the role is to advance Health & Wellbeing metrics and KPIs that contribute to the Group’s ESG reporting and that are used to advise stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior management to drive local Health & Wellbeing program design, implementation, and execution and to inform insurance underwriting. Your tasks: As the Health & Wellbeing subject matter expert of the Health & Wellbeing Forum under the HR Board, provide thought leadership to DHL Group HR stakeholders/senior management on the topic of Health & Wellbeing, while being actively involved in setting and advancing DHL Group’s Health & Wellbeing strategy, policy and framework Develop and advance measurement of positive health impact of Health & Wellbeing programmes in order to support insurance underwriting and to strongly influence local Health & Wellbeing program design, implementation, and execution Educate and provide expert guidance to local HR teams on the topic of Health & Wellbeing in general and specifically on building and implementing local Health & Wellbeing programs that focus on positive health outcomes Work with global insurance networks to improve and advance reporting standards on medical claim drivers and Health & Wellbeing data, systematically analyse and interpret such data at global level, contributing to an actionable Health & Wellbeing strategy for DHL Group Work with local country insurers in relevant markets to assess and advance their health & wellbeing offerings for DHL BUs’ employees and their families Continuously advance the Group’s Health & Wellbeing Risk Management Framework consisting of a global framework, Health & Wellbeing reporting infrastructure, cross country/cross divisional Health & Wellbeing exchange, Health & Wellbeing training and consulting offerings and Health & Wellbeing resources such as the Health & Wellbeing Best Practices Database Represent DHL Group externally on the topic of Health & Wellbeing, e.g. as conference speaker or (co-)author of relevant publications Stay current on Health & Wellbeing/workforce health research, and knowledgeable on market developments with respect to vendor offerings and other multinational employers alike Contribute to and advance DHL Group’s ESG reporting on the topic of Health & Wellbeing by contributing to setting international standards on the measurement and reporting of Health & Wellbeing Your profile: Master’s degree or higher in Public Health or a relevant Medical degree More than 10 years of professional experience in workforce health, health & wellbeing, public health, insurance, risk management, or related fields Proven experience in developing and implementing data-driven Health & Wellbeing strategies with measurable health and business impact Strong understanding of health insurance, medical claims analysis, and underwriting-related topics Solid analytical capability, including statistics, data mining, predictive modeling, and interpretation of large datasets Experience with budget management, financial forecasting, and translating health outcomes into business value Strong business partnering skills and understanding of business strategy, processes, and market dynamics Proven ability to manage complex projects in multinational, cross-functional environments Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at all organizational levels Strong communication skills, including presentation, storytelling, and facilitation Fluent in English, German is a plus We Offer: Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world. International and virtual environment. Flexibility and great opportunities 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. If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application. Read Less
  • Senior Specialist Legal Operations & Innovation UKI  

    - Manchester
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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.  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.
    Location: UK (England preferably) Job Purpose
    As Senior Specialist Legal Operations & Innovation, you will play a key role in enabling the efficient delivery of Legal Services and supporting the Group Strategy 2030. Your mission is to maximize departmental efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery at the regional level through technology and innovation. You will lead legal transformation initiatives, manage a portfolio of projects, and coordinate legal operations across the region. Additionally, you will oversee Company Secretarial duties in the UK and ensure alignment with global legal strategies and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Digital Transformation & Legal Strategy Execution Drive the implementation of the Legal Strategy 2030 and Digital Roadmap for the region. Lead the development and adoption of tools for workflow automation and collaboration. Manage technology deployments, enhancements, and training to optimize utilization. Improve data integrity and reporting capabilities. Legal Operations Management Coordinate legal operations across the region, focusing on digitalization, data management, and analytics. Integrate AI and legal analytics to enhance efficiency and insight generation. Define and track KPIs to monitor transformation progress and provide data-driven insights. Innovation & Transformation Leadership Lead regional projects aligned with global legal transformation strategies. Identify and resolve inefficiencies in legal processes. Implement effective change management programs and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Company Secretarial Services Oversee Company Secretarial duties for UK legal entities, including document processing and registration with UK Companies House. Your Profile Business degree or equivalent. Minimum 6 years in managing legal or business operations. Strong understanding of legal technology systems (e.g., matter management, workflow automation, e-billing, contract management). Experience in change management would be a great advantageProven ability to lead complex projects and manage cross-functional teams. Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills. Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong time management and prioritization skills 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 Car / Car allowance Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less
  • Senior Legal Counsel (Public Procurement)  

    - Milton Keynes
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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. 
    Position could be based anywhere in UK, preferably England. We offer remote / hybrid working mode.  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. Job Purpose: As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice and support to the DHL Supply Chain business in the UK & Ireland, working closely with Directors, senior managers, and operational teams. You will play a key role in shaping, negotiating, and executing complex commercial contracts - helping to deliver sustainable, compliant, and commercially sound outcomes across a wide range of sectors. This is a senior position within the Legal Services team, part of the Global Business Services (GBS) division, offering a diverse and high-impact workload with genuine influence across the business. Your tasks: Provide comprehensive legal support across DHL Supply Chain´s customer contracts and business operations within the UK & Ireland. Review, draft, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements—private sector and public sector alike—ensuring commercial viability and compliance. Offer proactive legal and strategic advice on risk management, contract structures, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders (Risk, Commercial, HR, Finance, CRE, and others) to ensure cohesive contract management. Deliver training to business teams on contracting best practices and legal updates. Contribute to departmental projects, know-how sessions, and process improvements. Support and mentor junior legal team members; line management responsibilities may form part of the role. Engage confidently with customers and senior business leaders to influence outcomes and protect business interests. Your profile: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE. Strong experience as a public sector contracts lawyer, either in-house or in private practice. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts in a commercial, pragmatic manner. Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence at senior management level. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and deliver under pressure. Demonstrates leadership qualities and experience mentoring or managing legal professionals. Experience in public sector contracting and/or logistics or supply chain industry is advantageous. Commercially minded, decisive, and solutions-oriented, with integrity and professionalism at the core of your work. Why Join Us: At DHL Supply Chain, you’ll be part of a global leader that values trust, innovation, and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects that make a real impact while being part of a supportive and collaborative legal team. 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 Car / Car allowance Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less
  • Insurance Data Engineer  

    - London
    About DHL and IRM: DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with... Read More
    About DHL and IRM: 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.  In Insurance & Risk Management (IRM) we focus on being trusted advisors by connecting with business colleagues and understanding their needs. We manage and mitigate risk and deliver quality insurance products and services to protect the company’s employees, assets and liabilities and to meet its contractual obligations to customers across the group. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our EMEA region. Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of IRM? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of IRM colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. Job Purpose: To maintain the IRM Employee Benefits Health & Wellbeing Azure data lake and document library, its sophisticated business intelligence Tableau and PowerBI dashboard infrastructure and ensure that data is accurate, congruent and reliable to support IRM EB H&W business objectives and needs as well as further automate data uploads and reinsurance processes increasing overall programme governance and robustness. Contribute to new developments and enhancements of business intelligence, data analysis & analytics infrastructure. Your tasks: Maintain business intelligence, data analysis & analytics infrastructure by managing data ingestion from different sources. Address recurring operational issues and ensures application of Business Intelligence (BI) Data Analysis & Analytics applications to enhances business decision making capabilities. Further automate and enhance existing data management infrastructure. Coordinate, identify and exploit internal and external data sets and conduct respective (management) reporting to gather and validate requirements Assist in implementing policies and procedures regarding collating and analyzing data, develop new data analysis processes and assess analytics on an ongoing basis Under the guidance of the Senior Insurance Data Architect, apply mathematics, statistics, predictive modeling / machine-learning techniques to identify patterns, knowledge in recorded data or develop predictive, real-time model-based insights for accounting and underwriting decision-making purposes Apply best practices for BI, data warehousing, and data governance and provide inputs that affect the functional area of responsibility Under the guidance of the Senior Insurance Data Architect, maintain and contribute to the further development of IRM EB H&Ws data repository/intranet SharePoint consisting of information and materials for DHL Group stakeholders Develops and writes business requirements for the design of solutions Provides support to test teams and resolves issues based on test results Your profile: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or computer science or related areas More than 2 years of relevant experience in data analytics or the insurance industry Experience of being part of an international environment Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication skills/ability to communicate complex ideas to a non-expert audience Eager to learn, curious mind, able to explore and work independently Strong attention to detail Experience with business intelligence platforms (Tableau, PowerBI), SQL and Python programming and cloud platforms (Azure) are preferred. 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application. Read Less
  • Legal Counsel DGFF UKI  

    - Birmingham
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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.  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.
    Location: The role can be based anywhere in England. However, bi-weekly office attendance is required in Birmingham or Staines.  Job Purpose We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our freight forwarding and logistics businesses across the UK and Ireland. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating legal risk, supporting commercial objectives, and providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of contractual, compliance, and dispute-related matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help protect the business while enabling growth in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day legal support across freight forwarding and logistics operations in the UK and Ireland Draft, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, customs, and freight forwarding contracts from opportunity through to implementation Advise on legal risk, compliance, and governance matters in line with group policies and applicable laws Support commercial strategies by delivering clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders Manage claims and disputes, including liaising with external counsel where required Support compliance initiatives, including ESG-related matters and due diligence requests Collaborate with internal teams including commercial, finance, credit, customs, risk, and compliance Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures Your Profile Qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience Strong grounding in English contract law; experience across multiple jurisdictions is an advantage Knowledge of freight forwarding, transport, logistics, or customs law is highly desirable Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills Pragmatic, solution-focused, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment Fluent in English 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 Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less
  • Legal Counsel DGFF UKI  

    - Staines-upon-Thames
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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.  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.
    Location: The role can be based anywhere in England. However, bi-weekly office attendance is required in Birmingham or Staines.  Job Purpose We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our freight forwarding and logistics businesses across the UK and Ireland. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating legal risk, supporting commercial objectives, and providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of contractual, compliance, and dispute-related matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help protect the business while enabling growth in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day legal support across freight forwarding and logistics operations in the UK and Ireland Draft, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, customs, and freight forwarding contracts from opportunity through to implementation Advise on legal risk, compliance, and governance matters in line with group policies and applicable laws Support commercial strategies by delivering clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders Manage claims and disputes, including liaising with external counsel where required Support compliance initiatives, including ESG-related matters and due diligence requests Collaborate with internal teams including commercial, finance, credit, customs, risk, and compliance Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures Your Profile Qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience Strong grounding in English contract law; experience across multiple jurisdictions is an advantage Knowledge of freight forwarding, transport, logistics, or customs law is highly desirable Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills Pragmatic, solution-focused, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment Fluent in English 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 Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less
  • Legal Counsel DGFF UKI  

    - Milton Keynes
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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.  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.
    Location: The role can be based anywhere in England. However, bi-weekly office attendance is required in Birmingham or Staines.  Job Purpose We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our freight forwarding and logistics businesses across the UK and Ireland. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating legal risk, supporting commercial objectives, and providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of contractual, compliance, and dispute-related matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help protect the business while enabling growth in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day legal support across freight forwarding and logistics operations in the UK and Ireland Draft, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, customs, and freight forwarding contracts from opportunity through to implementation Advise on legal risk, compliance, and governance matters in line with group policies and applicable laws Support commercial strategies by delivering clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders Manage claims and disputes, including liaising with external counsel where required Support compliance initiatives, including ESG-related matters and due diligence requests Collaborate with internal teams including commercial, finance, credit, customs, risk, and compliance Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures Your Profile Qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience Strong grounding in English contract law; experience across multiple jurisdictions is an advantage Knowledge of freight forwarding, transport, logistics, or customs law is highly desirable Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills Pragmatic, solution-focused, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment Fluent in English 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 Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less
  • Legal Counsel Express UKI  

    - Derby
    About DHL and Legal Services: DHL Group the logistics provider of the... Read More
    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.  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. Role Purpose The Legal Counsel – Express UK&I provides broad commercial and regulatory legal support to the Express business across the UK and Ireland. You will operate as a trusted adviser to senior leadership teams, operational functions, product teams, commercial colleagues, and the Compliance organisation, where required. This role requires strong business intimacy, excellent judgment, and the ability to deliver pragmatic, actionable advice at speed — fully aligned with the “One Legal Team committed to accelerate sustainable growth” vision. The role reports into the Head of Legal – Express UK&I, as part of a small, dedicated and highly collaborative commercial legal team, including a Senior Legal Counsel. Key Responsibilities Advise and counsel senior leaders and line management to ensure current or proposed business activities, policies, practices and transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations Review legal analyses and technical reports to recommend a response to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including: transportation and logistics service agreements; supplier contracts; local/global sponsorship and partnership agreements; cross‑border and customs-related services, to protect the organization’s legal and commercial interests. Support major tenders, strategic customer and supplier opportunities and network transformation projects. Provide clear, commercially‑grounded advice that balances legal risk with operational realities and business growth. Provide Company Secretarial services as and when required on behalf of certain Group entities within the UK. Support and respond to commercial litigation or other specialized proceedings brought against DHL Group, managing external counsel resources as and when necessary. Coach less experienced legal staff and help them resolve problems Conduct work associated with Legal Counsel, Legal Research & Document Drafting, Contract Negotiation & Administration and Legal Records Management Use legal tech, matter management and data tools to support speed, efficiency and visibility; and promote legal self‑service where appropriate (e.g., NDAs, standard terms). Maintain a “first‑choice mindset” by continuously improving how Legal supports network operations and commercial teams. Participate in DHL Group Practice Groups and Centres of Excellence. Support the development of colleagues through knowledge sessions, playbook development and best‑practice sharing. Your Profile UK qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience. Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house and/or private practice. Commercially minded, pragmatic and decisive, with the confidence to advise independently. Experience working within a global matrix organization. Experience in aviation, transport, logistics, supply chain, postal, or FMCG sectors, preferred but not essential. Good understanding of ESG issues relevant to transport and logistics (emissions, supply chain integrity, sustainability commitments), preferred but not essential. Able to manage priorities effectively and perform well under time pressure. Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and sound judgment, with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders. We offer: A high‑impact legal role at the heart of the world’s most international company. Exposure to cutting‑edge logistical, technological and operational innovations. A fast‑paced, commercially dynamic environment where legal advice directly enables growth. Strong connection to global legal networks and development pathways across DHL Group. The opportunity to shape Express UK&I’s sustainable growth strategy. Tempting Compensation and benefits Remote / hybrid working mode 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.  If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application. Read Less

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