Senior Legal Counsel (Public Procurement)

DHL; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company

Flexibility and great opportunity to learn

Tempting Compensation and benefits

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide commercially focused legal advice within the UK & Ireland. The role involves negotiating complex commercial contracts, engaging with internal stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. A qualified UK Solicitor with at least 6 years of PQE, the ideal candidate will have strong public sector contract experience and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team offering remote and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE as a UK Solicitor.
• Ability to influence at senior management level.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across customer contracts.
• Review, draft, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.
• Offer proactive legal advice on risk management and contract structures.
• Deliver training on contracting best practices.
• Engage with customers and business leaders to influence outcomes.

Skills

Strong experience as a public sector contracts lawyer

Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Commercially minded

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE

Job description

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.

Position could be based anywhere in UK, preferably England. We offer remote / hybrid working mode.

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.

Job Purpose

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice and support to the DHL Supply Chain business in the UK & Ireland, working closely with Directors, senior managers, and operational teams. You will play a key role in shaping, negotiating, and executing complex commercial contracts - helping to deliver sustainable, compliant, and commercially sound outcomes across a wide range of sectors.

This is a senior position within the Legal Services team, part of the Global Business Services (GBS) division, offering a diverse and high-impact workload with genuine influence across the business.

• Provide comprehensive legal support across DHL Supply Chain´s customer contracts and business operations within the UK & Ireland.
• Review, draft, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements—private sector and public sector alike—ensuring commercial viability and compliance.
• Offer proactive legal and strategic advice on risk management, contract structures, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders (Risk, Commercial, HR, Finance, CRE, and others) to ensure cohesive contract management.
• Deliver training to business teams on contracting best practices and legal updates.
• Contribute to departmental projects, know-how sessions, and process improvements.
• Support and mentor junior legal team members; line management responsibilities may form part of the role.
• Engage confidently with customers and senior business leaders to influence outcomes and protect business interests.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• Qualified UK Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE.
• Strong experience as a public sector contracts lawyer, either in-house or in private practice.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts in a commercial, pragmatic manner.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence at senior management level.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and deliver under pressure.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and experience mentoring or managing legal professionals.
• Experience in public sector contracting and/or logistics or supply chain industry is advantageous.
• Commercially minded, decisive, and solutions-oriented, with integrity and professionalism at the core of your work.

Why Join Us

• At DHL Supply Chain, you’ll be part of a global leader that values trust, innovation, and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects that make a real impact while being part of a supportive and collaborative legal team.

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
• Remote / hybrid working mode

DHL 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.