What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at DTN?
For decades, DTN has been the silent force behind some of the world’s most critical industries—helping businesses navigate complexity, uncertainty, and risk with smarter, faster decisions. From agriculture to energy to weather intelligence, our proprietary Operational Decisioning Platform transforms raw data into decision-grade insights—enabling companies to optimize supply chains, ensure market stability, and safeguard infrastructure against disruption. We don’t follow trends—we set the standard for precision, trust, and operational impact.
DTN is at an exciting inflection point. Building off a foundation of financial strength, profitability, and industry trust, we’re accelerating growth and expanding our global footprint. Our purpose-built solutions—powered by AI and honed by decades of vertical expertise—are helping some of the world’s most significant enterprises thrive amid operational constraints and uncover new opportunities in a fast-changing world.
Job Description:
About the Job:
At DTN our legal team works alongside stakeholders throughout the business. We provide high quality advice and support for the negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of contracts with customers and suppliers, and work to manage legal risk across the business.
Job Summary:
The Legal Counsel will assist with managing a wide range of matters in a manner that maximizes value for DTN and our clients. The successful applicant will be capable of managing contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements.
The core focus of this position will be sales and procurement agreements. Additionally, there may be opportunities to get involved in M&A, litigation, data protection, HR issues, general corporate work and much more. This is a global business and candidates will need to be comfortable participating in global projects (with input from external counsel as necessary).
Responsibilities:
DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. Our Operational Decisioning Platform turns complex data into decision-grade insights—empowering customers to expand their margins, accelerate growth, and outpace risk. With more than 1,200 employees globally, DTN serves the companies that feed, fuel, and protect the world.
At DTN, we value clarity, trust, and action. We’re a team of problem-solvers, outcome-drivers, and industry nerds who believe that precision matters – and that mission is at the core of what we do.
DTN is aware of incidents where external parties have impersonated our organization, issuing fraudulent communications and/or job offers. Please be advised that all legitimate communication from DTN will come from an official @dtn.com email address or through our Paradox AI automated scheduling platform (Talent IQ). Any offers are extended directly by our Talent Acquisition team following a formal interview process.
If you receive a suspicious message or offer claiming to be from DTN, please do not engage. Contact our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@dtn.com to verify the legitimacy of any communication. Report any fraudulent messaging as phishing or spam.
DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
DTN is at an exciting inflection point. Building off a foundation of financial strength, profitability, and industry trust, we’re accelerating growth and expanding our global footprint. Our purpose-built solutions—powered by AI and honed by decades of vertical expertise—are helping some of the world’s most significant enterprises thrive amid operational constraints and uncover new opportunities in a fast-changing world.
Job Description:
About the Job:
At DTN our legal team works alongside stakeholders throughout the business. We provide high quality advice and support for the negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of contracts with customers and suppliers, and work to manage legal risk across the business.
Job Summary:
The Legal Counsel will assist with managing a wide range of matters in a manner that maximizes value for DTN and our clients. The successful applicant will be capable of managing contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements.
The core focus of this position will be sales and procurement agreements. Additionally, there may be opportunities to get involved in M&A, litigation, data protection, HR issues, general corporate work and much more. This is a global business and candidates will need to be comfortable participating in global projects (with input from external counsel as necessary).
Responsibilities:
- Work with sales teams and client counterparts to assist with day to day contract management support and to understand delivery requirements
- Assist with reporting, documenting commercial and contract risks and issues, following up with business counterparts to coordinate completion of open actions
- Escalate matters to leadership and help ensure affected parties are notified in an appropriate and timely manner
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of DTN's offerings and associated commercial considerations
- Draft and review of contractual documents (eg services as a software (SAAS) agreements, statements of work, change requests, arrangement letters, subcontracts and non-disclosure agreements) and collaborate with other internal functions
- Support and where necessary lead in negotiations
- Handle high volume, multiple matters simultaneously
- Provide high quality legal support across other areas of the business as necessary, in particular in relation to corporate support and data protection issues
- Admitted as a solicitor
- 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial contract law
- Strong technical legal and contracts experience
- Effective negotiating skills
- Experience working directly with customers
- Excellent inter-personal skills with experience working with a wide range of stakeholders
- Some experience working in a law firm preferred
- Data protection, general corporate and/or intellectual property experience preferred
DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. Our Operational Decisioning Platform turns complex data into decision-grade insights—empowering customers to expand their margins, accelerate growth, and outpace risk. With more than 1,200 employees globally, DTN serves the companies that feed, fuel, and protect the world.
At DTN, we value clarity, trust, and action. We’re a team of problem-solvers, outcome-drivers, and industry nerds who believe that precision matters – and that mission is at the core of what we do.
- Trust Built: We earn it. We keep it. We protect it. Our neutrality, precision, and integrity are non-negotiable.
- Confidence-Driven: We help customers move with clarity and conviction. We bring the data and operational knowledge leaders need to act.
- Built for Industry: We speak operations because we come from operations. Our expertise is forged in fuel terminals, fields, flight paths, and forecasts.
- Future-Forward: We see what’s coming- and we’re ready. We help customers lead through change with smarter decisioning.
DTN is aware of incidents where external parties have impersonated our organization, issuing fraudulent communications and/or job offers. Please be advised that all legitimate communication from DTN will come from an official @dtn.com email address or through our Paradox AI automated scheduling platform (Talent IQ). Any offers are extended directly by our Talent Acquisition team following a formal interview process.
If you receive a suspicious message or offer claiming to be from DTN, please do not engage. Contact our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@dtn.com to verify the legitimacy of any communication. Report any fraudulent messaging as phishing or spam.
DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.