This is a Legal Counsel role with DHL based in Sydney, NSW, AU DHL Role Seniority - mid level More about the Legal Counsel role at DHL About DHL Group 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. 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 APAC 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. We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Sydney, Australia. Job Purpose: Support to develop and administer 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, applicable laws and regulations Your tasks: Advise and counsel functional or operational area managers to ensure current or proposed business activities, policies, practices and transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations Analyze and interpret case law, court reports, and proposed/ existing laws and regulations to prepare technical reports on their impact on the organization’s operations Prepare legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (for example loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures, employment contracts) to protect organization’s legal and business interests Review and approve public statements from a legal standpoint to identify, anticipate and mitigate legal risks Represent the organization in legal proceedings before courts, government agencies or other authorities to protect organization’s interests Prepare materials for external legal counsel so that they are well-prepared to represent the organization in legal proceedings Conduct work associated with Legal Counselling, Patent/Intellectual Property Law, Legal Research & Document Drafting, Contract Negotiation & Administration and Legal Records Management Your profile: Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification From an Australian university and admitted to practice in AU. Experience Level: More than 2 years 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 Group 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the DHL team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Advising managers Preparing legal documents ️ Representing in legal proceedings Key Strengths Legal analysis Contract drafting ⚖️ Legal representation Legal research Intellectual property law Negotiation skills A Final Note: This is a role with DHL not with Hatch.
