Senior Legal Counsel – United States Regulatory and Trade Compliance

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel – United States Regulatory and Trade Compliance — Location : United States (Remote or Hybrid Options Available).

Division : DHL Group Legal – Americas

Salary Range : $180,000 – $210,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Job Purpose

Join DHL Group’s Legal Department and take a leading role in shaping regulatory strategy and compliance across our operations in the United States. This position provides comprehensive legal support to DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding (including Hillebrand Gori), DHL Supply Chain, DHL E-Commerce Solutions, and Post & Parcel Germany. The focus is on regulatory affairs, customs law, and international trade compliance involving the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Advisory : Advise senior leaders across business units on United States trade laws, customs regulations, and government contracting requirements.
• Regulatory Leadership : Lead internal investigations, regulatory strategy, and compliance initiatives across all business units with a United States nexus.
• Agency Representation : Represent DHL before United States government agencies including Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of Transportation, and others.
• Global Collaboration : Drive customs compliance policy and contribute to global customs governance through the DHL Group Customs Committee.
• External Counsel Management : Select and manage outside legal counsel for major investigations and regulatory matters.
• Compliance Oversight : Monitor customs teams, identify risks, and implement corrective action plans.
• Policy Development : Support the implementation and evolution of the DHL Group Customs Compliance Manual and related guidance.

Qualifications And Experience

Employee Benefits And Incentives

Why Join DHL Group?

At DHL, we connect people and improve lives. As part of the world’s most international company, you will work on high-impact legal matters that shape global trade and regulatory policy. You will collaborate with top-tier professionals in a purpose-driven, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

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