Legal Counsel

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: USA - Dallas-Fort Worth Int Apt, Grapevine, Esters Blvd 

Division: Group 
Job Posting Title: Senior Legal Counsel, North America 
Time Type: Full Time

Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated lawyer to join DSV Group Legal to take on challenges in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Head of Legal, North America and has primary responsibility for providing comprehensive legal guidance to various business units and senior management on a wide range of matters, including complex legal and regulatory issues, negotiating complex contracts, and serving as the first point of contact for all material legal queries and matters pertaining to DSV’s Air & Sea and Contract Logistics divisions in the U.S. and Canada. 

This position will be on-site, in-office in Grapevine, TX. Remote or hybrid work opportunity is not available. 

Duties and 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.