About DHL Group 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.

DHL Group 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.

In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized on the one hand according to regions and on the other hand according to global cross-sectional topics. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our AMERICAS region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Legal? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

Your tasks:

Provides comprehensive legal services to DHL Express, DGF and eCom in the U.S. in employment law; ensures company complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to employment law.
Analyzes and interprets case law, court reports, and proposed and existing laws, rules, regulations and company policies related to employment law to communicate on how they impact the organization's operations.
Designs and implements legal risk mitigation strategies and policies in employment
Advises senior and other levels of management and personnel on legal and related risks associated with DPDHL's operations in area of employment; advises business on legal trends and developing areas of law;
Responsible for day-to-day counseling to HR on employment issues. Also, responsible for helping the business understand substantive concepts as well as their role in ensuring compliance with employment laws.
Investigate and manage issues involving potential violations of law by employees.
Works with VP, Legal to manage all aspects of internal and external legal spend in area of employment with budget level responsibility for same
Maintains a strong relationship with key business stakeholders to meet business needs.
Provides training to HR, Operations and other related business leaders on legal requirements related to employment
Identify and recommend innovative changes for process improvement.
Manages administrative charges with the EEOC and related state agencies, and manages employment-related litigations, including wage-hour and other class actions

Your profile:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
5+ years experience in employment law
In-house experience preferred

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

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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.

Associate General Counsel, Employment

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