What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Legal DSC NORAM position at Deutsche Post und DHL?
Shape the Legal Future of DHL Group
Would you like to play a pivotal role in driving the success of Legal Services across the DHL Group?
Legal Services provides pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to all DHL divisions worldwide. We partner closely with the business, supporting complex contracts, negotiations, litigation, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, international environment. Working in integrated, multidisciplinary teams, we enable sustainable growth while effectively managing legal risk.
Your Role
As Vice President Legal DSC NORAM, you will have full responsibility for leading the legal function across DHL Supply Chain in North America. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, shape legal strategy, and ensure best-in-class legal support aligned with DHL’s business ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the Legal Management strategy, frameworks, and standards for the sub-regional cluster in line with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making to align legal priorities with short- and long-term business goals
- Evaluate business activities, policies, and transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Oversee legal proceedings and represent the organization in matters before courts, government authorities, and regulatory bodies
- Provide legal advice and guidance to senior management on current and future legal risks and implications for the business
- Lead and develop legal teams across the cluster, ensuring high standards of accuracy, ethics, and performance
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and ensure effective representation of the organization’s interests
- Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and government representatives
- Negotiate complex contracts and agreements with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to provide integrated legal solutions and support business strategy execution
What You Bring
- Law degree (mandatory); postgraduate qualification or bachelor’s degree in business law is an advantage
- More than 10 years of post-qualification legal experience
- Strong expertise in corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management
- Proven experience in leading and managing legal teams across multiple locations
- Experience in handling court proceedings, legal negotiations, and engagement with regulatory authorities
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including interaction with senior leadership and external partners
- Solid understanding of business strategy, governance, and legal frameworks affecting multinational organizations
- Experience managing external legal counsel and legal budgets
- Experience in intellectual property, employment law, or capital markets law
- Exposure to digital transformation initiatives within legal functions
What We Offer
- A high-impact executive role within one of the world’s leading logistics groups
- Opportunity to shape legal strategy across a complex, international business
- Collaborative, purpose-driven working environment with strong leadership culture
- Competitive executive compensation and world-class benefits
Ready to make an impact?
If you are looking for a senior legal leadership role with real influence and international scope, we look forward to your application. Don’t hesitate and start your application now.