Senior Legal Counsel - Kempton ParkFull job descriptionIf you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.DSV - Global transport and logisticsIn 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com Location: Kempton ParkJob Posting Title: Senior Legal CounselTime Type: Full time Minimum RequirementsDegree in Law: LLB, Bproc or BUirus DegreeIntermediate computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookContract management systems Job Related Requirements 5 Post Qaulification years relevant experience in a senior positionWholistic knowledge of law, including Contract, Corporate, Civil, Interpretation of statutesAdmission as an AttorneyExperience in Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Commercial Agreements and Contracts, locally and internationallyTechnical knowledge of legal structures and agreements within logistics industryStrong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex legal conceptsKnowledge and Experience of Privacy Laws and Regulations with the ability to provide training to key stakeholdersProven history of representation and interaction with External Legal Counsel in collections and other mattersExcellent fluency in English years exposure to business processesLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingExcellent Communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)Must be able to self manage (includes effectively communicating with stakeholders)Proven track record of dealing with people at all levels within the organizationEffective time management Added Advantages for this roleLLM, MBA preferredIndustry knowledgeStrong personality with an ability to get the necessary messages across Main purpose of the roleTo partner business by ensuring the delivery of seamless, value added support to DSV. This entails delivering a legal service to the business, which includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and implementing legal advice to management and the business in respect of a wide variety of commercial and corporate law matters, working with external professional advisors, the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts (including specialised transactional agreements). Duties and ResponsibilitiesDraft/vet and review a variety of corporate legal contracts.Keeping abreast of new/changed legislation and informing the business to ensure understanding of risks and commercial implications.Protecting the company’s interest, risk management and compliance with corporate governance, guidelines and procedures.Negotiation on behalf of the business in order to attain value.Negotiation with third parties to ensure appropriate contractual relationships and minimise risks.Identify matters requiring specialist legal input and instruct and liaise with appropriate external counsel.Liaise with external attorneys and prepare comprehensive brief to attorneys where necessary.Co-ordinating litigation matters with external attorneys and counsel, and interpreting recommendations for the business.Drafting legal opinions.Conduct legal research of significant legal issues. OTHER DUTIES Timely and comprehensive response of assigned tasksExecution of projects and day-to-day tasksFocus on performance and deadlinesBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (IF ANY) Legal Counsel Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
