Associate Legal Counsel CENAM

at  DHL

ABOUT DPDHL AND LEGAL SERVICES:

Deutsche Post DHL (DHL Group) the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 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 AMERICAS region.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Legal? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DPDHL, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Knows fundamental law concepts, practices and procedures of general law practice.
• High analytical capacity and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised
• Effective communicator with influencing skills
• Energetic and with a collaborative attitude
• Job stability
• Flexible and coachable team player
• Written and verbal English proficiency skills preferred.
• Experienced: 3 to 5 years of experience
• Incorporated member of the Bar Association
• Desirable: experience as an in-house counsel in multinational companies.

JOB PURPOSE:

In this role, you will provide counsel to corporate management on legal matters For Central America Countries (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama and Dominican Republic) in alignment with the Legal Head of the Department of two business units (Express and DGF).
As a Associate Legal Counsel helps Legal Head to ensure that business practices, policies, and dealings of DHL meet regulatory requirements to protect the organization. Researches, interprets, and prepares legal and business communication documents and contracts. Prepares and maintains official records, notices, and actions as required by international, federal, state, and local jurisdictions and by other regulatory authorities. Prepares monthly reports. Is responsible as well for Corporate Housekeeping.

YOUR TASKS:

• Contract Analyst: The primary function will be negotiate and draft customer, supplier, and leasing agreements, including NDA’s, LOI’s, subcontract agreements, and marketing agreements.
• Liaising with sales and operations teams on customer agreements.
• Researches, interprets, and prepares legal documents.
• Management of external Legal counsels and coordination of administrative and judiciary proceedings in which the company participates.
• Maintains official records, notices and actions as required by each local jurisdictions.
• Anticipates and guards against legal risk involving the company.
• Provide general duties including updating contract database.
• Assists in the management of Corporate Records.
• Research, draft memorandum, and prepare requested briefings and findings to Sr. Counsel/ Managers.
• Advise on aspects of law and regulation applicable to the business unit.