Senior Legal Counsel

DSV GBS; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics firm in Warsaw seeks a Legal Advisor with a focus on commercial leasing. The successful candidate will handle lease agreements and mitigate legal risks while advising stakeholders. This role requires a Master of Law degree and 5 years of real estate legal experience. Candidates should be fluent in English and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. Opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Onboarding program with a dedicated Buddy

Participation in an annual integration event

Opportunities for growth through internal programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of legal experience in real estate law, especially commercial leasing.
• Business fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in a corporate in-house legal department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases and related agreements.
• Advise on landlord/tenant law and real estate regulations.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks supporting business growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Law degree

Qualification as a Legal Advisor or Advocate

Job description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of global: commercial leases, subleases, amendments, terminations, and related agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on landlord/tenant law, real estate regulations, and risk management.
• Partner with internal counsel and business.
• Develop and implement standardized leasing templates, playbooks, and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.
• Stay current on industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes affecting real estate leasing.

Our requirements

• Master of Law degree.
• Qualification as a Legal Advisor or Advocate.
• 5 years of legal experience in real estate law, with a strong emphasis on commercial leasing.
• Business fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to negotiate complex lease transactions and balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in a corporate in-house legal department preferred, top law firm experience a plus.
• High level of integrity, business acumen, and sound judgment.

Optional

• Business fluency in German (written and spoken) is an advantage.
• Business fluency in French (written and spoken) is an advantage.

What we offer

• Onboarding program with the support of a dedicated Buddy
• Participation in an annual, company-wide integration event
• A work environment based on Scandinavian organizational culture
• Opportunities for growth through our internal program