Legal Counsel

DHL Supply Chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a full-time, on-site Legal Counsel based in Westerville, OH to provide in-house legal support across corporate litigation, employment, commercial, and regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes extensive contract drafting and negotiation to support global logistics operations, advising business units on legal risks and policy compliance. Ohio-licensed attorney preferred with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a law firm, corporate legal department, or governmental agency.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation dockets, including employment, commercial, and regulatory disputes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex customer, vendor, and procurement contracts.
• Advise business units on legal risks, policy compliance, and litigation strategy.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage litigation budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable legal processes.

Skills

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal advising

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

License to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

DHL Supply Chain

Rolling Basis (Official)

Westerville, OH

Not Specified

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution; Licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing; 4+ years of relevant experience; Minimum 2 years in a law firm, corporate legal department, or governmental agency.

Contextual Overview

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a full-time, on-site Legal Counsel based in Westerville, OH. This role provides comprehensive in-house legal support, focusing on corporate litigation, employment, commercial, and regulatory matters, as well as extensive contract drafting and negotiation to support global logistics operations.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a law firm, corporate legal department, or governmental agency.
• Skills: Proficiency in contract terminology, litigation strategy, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage litigation dockets, including employment, commercial, and regulatory disputes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex customer, vendor, and procurement contracts.
• Advise business units on legal risks, policy compliance, and litigation strategy.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage litigation budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable legal processes.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive wages and benefits package (including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K plan). Exact salary is not specified.