Attorney -Customs & Regulatory Affairs Law (Senior Legal Counsel)
DHL
About DHL Group and Legal Services:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 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 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.
Job Purpose:
This role will provide comprehensive and proactive legal support to Deutsche Post DHL business units in the U.S. (DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding (including Hillebrand Gori), DHL Supply Chain, and DHL Global Mail) as well as business units who import into or have legal issues arising in the United States (i.e., Post & Parcel Germany), having specific responsibility for Regulatory affairs as well as for any major or special projects assigned.
Your Tasks:
- Lead on advising DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding (including Hillebrand Gori), DHL E-Commerce Solutions, DHL Supply Chain, & Post & Parcel Germany on international trade laws and other regulatory matters where there is a US nexus (e.g., U.S. tariff policy, U.S. import laws, FMC, TSA, DOT, data protection, cybersecurity, AML, U.S. Government contracting requirements, and other regulatory matters).
- Lead on engaging senior management, including senior executives (i.e., regional, divisional, global, and group-wide executives) and DHL Group Boards on risks and requisite remedies or solutions in the above described areas.
- Lead attorney on DHL Group’s Global Customs Committee, chaired by the Global Customs Office (GCO), and including Global Divisional Customs Compliance Officers for all divisions, and Global Divisional leads. Lead discussions within the committee on customs compliance issues and internal investigations where there is a US nexus.
- Advise the Global Head of Customs for DHL Express, the Senior Vice President for Global Customs for DHL Global Forwarding, the Supply Chain Divisional Compliance Officer, the Vice President and Head of Customs and Trade Compliance for DHL E-commerce, and the Head of the GCO on best practices for US-related customs compliance.
- Support the GCO in establishing corporate customs compliance structures in conjunction with the personnel identified above.
- Support the GCO and Divisions in their implementation of the DHL Group Customs Compliance Manual and contribute to future revisions. Support the GCO in its oversight responsibilities and contribute to the development and drafting of customs-related guidance.
- Support DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding (including Hillebrand Gori), DHL E-Commerce Solutions, DHL Supply Chain, & Post & Parcel Germany draft and implement their U.S. customs compliance strategies.
- Monitor the U.S. customs teams to identify customs compliance issues or process failures and lead in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
- Advise senior executives across all divisions and with ITS at a global level on U.S. Government contracting requirements and develop plans with senior executive leadership to comply with those requirements.
- Represent DHL business units before U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, TSA, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Congress, and other U.S. agencies.
- Identify and select outside counsel to advise on major investigations.
- Advise the Group’s Corporate Public Affairs on U.S. customs and other regulatory issues.
- Advise DHL business units on internal investigations and voluntary disclosures concerning the regulatory areas listed above.
- Represent DHL business units before customers and other commercial partners on regulatory matters and explain regulatory requirements imposed on the business unit.
- Provide regular updates on all regulatory matters to leadership in the Legal Department in the Americas and globally.
- Lead customs law issues in the Americas region by advising other members of the Legal Department on customs laws and best practices in conducting internal investigations and responding to penalty actions surrounding customs issues and driving customs compliance agendas throughout the region.
- Maintain relationships with government authorities to forecast vulnerable areas for DHL and also monitor new legal and regulatory developments in the trade and other regulatory areas to translate and forecast for the business units.
- Interact with the rest of the Legal Department in the region to support and advise other generalists on trade law and regulatory matters including contracts, customer issues, inquiries, etc.
- Advise the business partners on TSA, BATF and other regulatory matters as assigned, and work to mitigate CBP and TSA penalties.
- Manage U.S. Government audits, including site visits inside and outside of the United States.
Your Profile:
- B.A. (from an accredited college or university).
- J.D. (from an accredited law school) plus 10+ years’ experience in a corporate legal environment
- Expertise in CBP regulations with knowledge or willingness to learn TSA, BATF regulations.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn trade laws of key markets in the Americas (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, etc.).
- Experience managing or contributing to internal investigations on trade or regulatory compliance violations including the development and administration of compliance metrics.
- Experience dealing with DOJ and FISA subpoena inquiries.
- Prior government experience a plus but not required.
Employee Benefits & Incentives:
DHL benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry They include:
- Exempt Salary Range $137,000 - $210,000
- Your base salary will be determined based on your experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus/Incentive Programs
- Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
- myShares - Voluntary plan to buy discounted company shares
- Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks
- Paid Leave
- Employee Discount Program
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.
If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.
