Manager, Senior Legal Counsel

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 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: Iselin, NJ

Division: Group 
Job Posting Title: Manager, Senior Legal Counsel 
Time Type: Full Time

Division: Air & Sea US

Location: Iselin, New Jersey [On-site]

 

Job Posting Title: Manager, Senior Legal Counsel

Type: Full Time

Manager, Senior Legal Counsel

 

DSV is seeking a seasoned and proactive legal professional to join our Group Legal team as Manager, Senior Legal Counsel. This role will be pivotal in providing strategic legal guidance across our Air & Sea and Contract Logistics divisions in the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the Head of Legal, North America, the successful candidate will manage complex legal matters, support senior leadership, and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Legal Leadership & Strategy

• Lead legal support for commercial operations, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary legal contact for high-impact matters across Air & Sea and Contract Logistics divisions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including customer and vendor agreements related to air and ocean transportation services, NVOCC services, warehousing services, 3PL and 4PL services, ocean service contracts, truck brokerage and road transportation; real estate related documents including lease agreements; equipment financing agreements.
• Actively manage all aspects of litigation and pre-litigation matters in an efficient, practical and cost-effective manner.
• Advise executive and senior management in business matters to ensure operations are conducted in a legally compliant manner, identify risks and compliance issues and advise on necessary risk mitigation measures.
• Support corporate compliance with internal policies, provide training to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including the preparation and maintenance of business entity documents, company formation, preparing resolutions and consents, and managing annual shareholder meetings.
• Provide support for human resources on a range of labor and employment matters, including policy implementation and training.
• Interface and partner with various Group functions and key stakeholders in the U.S. and globally.
• Advise stakeholders on legal trends, developing areas of the law, industry trends and related risks that may impact the Company’s operations and/or services.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, ideally in-house or with a law firm supporting corporate clients.

• At least 2 years of managerial experience in a legal setting.

• Strong background in logistics, transportation, and supply chain legal matters.

• Proven ability to manage complex contracts and regulatory issues.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

 

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in the following areas: regulatory knowledge relating to the logistics and transportation industry, including FMC regulations and compliance, global trade compliance, including export controls, sanctions, export licensing, product diversion, deemed exports, anti-boycott laws, embargos, product classifications, global trade contract provisions, and customs matters, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption law, data privacy and data protection laws and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• At least two years of managerial experience within an in-house legal department or at a law firm.
• Educational Background / Work Experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to