Senior Legal Counsel (Public Sector)

DHL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to offer commercial legal advice, shape and negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance. Candidates should be qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 6 years PQE and proven experience in public sector contracts. The role supports a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative legal team.

Benefits

Car / Car allowance

Flexibility and learning opportunities

Tempting Compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE required.
• Experience as a public sector contracts lawyer.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support for customer contracts in UK & Ireland.
• Review, draft, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders for cohesive contract management.
• Deliver training on contracting best practices.

Skills

Commercially minded

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification

Qualified UK Solicitor

Job description

About DHL and Legal Services

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.

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.

Location

It is a remote career opportunity requiring occasional travelling to business meetings.

Your tasks

• 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
• Car / Car allowance
• Hybrid/remote 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.