Hr Officer

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

In , 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.

Position: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Kempton Park

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Support DSV entities in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa in all legal matters.
2. Contract support and corporate compliance.
3. Participation and support of review processes of contracts in case of M&A transactions.
4. Timely and comprehensive response of assigned tasks.
5. Execution of projects and day-to-day tasks with a focus on performance and deadlines.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Key Tasks:

1. Act as the first local point of contact for legal queries concerning DSV entities.
2. Support local management on a daily basis.
3. General corporate housekeeping, including preparation of training sessions for key stakeholders.
4. Monitor changes in local legislation.
5. Assist with managing the process of recovery of bad debt in collaboration with External Legal Counsel.
6. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in accordance with DSV Contractual Compliance Manual.
7. Support and manage litigation in collaboration with Group Legal and External Legal Counsel.
8. Support the Group Customs department and local customs team on customs-related matters.
9. Report claims internally and to various centralized Group HQ Departments.
10. Ensure compliance with corporate policies.
11. Provide reporting of contract-related information in Weekly Reports and Significant Issues Report.

Key Stakeholders:

1. Local Management Team including MD's for each business unit and the CFO.
2. Sales and Operational Teams of each business unit.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

1. LLB Degree.
2. At least 5 years of experience as in-house counsel or as a lawyer.
3. Experience in transport and logistics.
4. Experience in international negotiation of commercial contracts.
5. Knowledge of Privacy Laws and Regulations.
6. Fluent in English – oral and written.
7. Experience in MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
8. Ability to balance quality and deadlines.
9. Structured approach to work.
10. Strong communication skills and ability to cooperate across geography, functions, and culture.

Package & Remuneration: Market Related

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 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 to redress disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Preference will be given to candidates from 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.