Legal counsel Germany

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GXO Logistics is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in Germany. This role involves managing commercial contracts, providing legal advice, and collaborating with stakeholders in a fast-paced logistics environment. Candidates should have proven in-house experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on building relationships and ensuring compliance. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a leading logistics company.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifikationen

• Proven in-house experience at a multinational organization or solid commercial contracting experience.
• Proficiency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage general legal inquiries and provide advice.
• Collaborate with external counsel and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Strong research skills

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Business acumen

Ausbildung

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Join Our Team as a Legal Counsel at GXO Logistics in Germany!

Are you a dynamic commercial lawyer with a passion for the fast-paced world of logistics? GXO Logistics, a leader in supply chain solutions, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team in Germany. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your legal expertise to a multinational organization, working on a variety of commercial contracts and influencing key business decisions.

What You Do On a Typical Day

1. Review, draft, and negotiate multiple commercial contracts for both new customer business and customer contract renewals, as well as supplier contracts.
2. Manage general legal inquiries from the business, providing timely and accurate advice.
3. Collaborate with and oversee external counsel to ensure their work aligns with GXO expectations.
4. Stay up to date with legal developments in contract law and other areas impacting the business, sharing updates with the legal team and wider organization.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, inspiring confidence and trust.
6. Work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, managing your own caseload efficiently.
7. Demonstrate sound judgment and integrity in all work, aligning with company objectives and strategies.
8. Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and internal governance controls and processes.

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

1. Proven in-house experience at a multinational organization or solid commercial contracting experience from a reputable law firm.
2. Experience in the logistics industry is advantageous, but not essential; we also welcome candidates from manufacturing, automotive, or similar sectors.
3. Strong research skills and the ability to quickly grasp new legal matters.
4. Basic understanding of property law, insurance, and employment matters is a plus.
5. Excellent organizational skills, work ethic, and accountability for managing business expectations.
6. Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
7. Forward-thinking and creative mindset, with strong business acumen to assess the significance of legal matters and minimize risks.
8. Proficiency in English and German.

What We Offer You

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading logistics company.
3. A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions make a real impact.
4. The chance to work with a diverse team of professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Unlock the potential of your future!

Your Work Environment

1. Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization. GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals.

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

• Watch the video below or visit our website www.gxo.com or this video.

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

For more information, please contact Magda Rejman, Corporate Recruiter ([e-mail])

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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.