CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Description: GLS Group is one of the largest parcel services providers in Europe, with a strong local presence in almost all countries across the continent. It also operates through wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the USA’s West Coast within one GLS network. This allows GLS to seamlessly connect its customers and communities with millions of parcels and stories every day. GLS’ network connects its markets with high velocity and flexibility to respond to their fast-changing and dynamic nature. The company provides high quality service tailored to its customers’ needs across more than 50 countries. The GLS network consists of over 120 hubs and more than 1,600 depots, supported by more than 36,700 vans, light vehicles and walkers, and 6,400 trucks. This offers network resilience, superior flexibility, and extended reach. In 2024/25, GLS generated record revenues of 5.9 billion euros and delivered 926 million parcels across the markets. For more information, visit www.gls-group.com. Requirements: PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Legal Counsel serves as the organization’s chief legal officer, responsible for providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risk across the enterprise. This role will provide specialized legal oversight within the logistics and transportation industry, including final mile delivery operations, international logistics, cross-border trade, and export compliance. The LC supports business strategy and serves as a trusted advisor on governance, ethics, regulatory, and operational matters across domestic and global supply chain activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic & Executive Leadership Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors Support organizational strategy by identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risk Provide legal perspective on business initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments Advise on legal implications of transportation network expansion, final mile delivery models, and international market entry Legal Oversight & Risk Management: Oversee all legal matters including contracts, employment law, corporate governance, litigation, intellectual property, and compliance Assess and manage legal risk exposure; develop preventive law strategies Lead crisis management and respond to high-risk or sensitive legal matters Provide legal oversight related to transportation operations, carrier/vendor relationships, and logistics service agreements Compliance & Governance: Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations Oversee corporate governance practices, including Board resolutions, bylaws, and policies Promote ethical business practices and support codes of conduct and compliance programs Ensure compliance with transportation and logistics regulations (e.g., DOT, FMCSA, last-mile delivery requirements) Oversee compliance with international trade laws, import/export regulations, sanctions programs, and customs requirements Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements Establish contract standards and approval processes Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk Lead negotiation of carrier agreements, 3PL/vendor contracts, final mile delivery partnerships, and cross-border logistics agreements Employment & Labor Law: Advise HR leadership on employment law matters, including employee relations, investigations, discipline, terminations, and compliance Support policy development and ensure alignment with employment regulations Provide guidance on independent contractor models, driver classification, and labor considerations within logistics and final mile operations Litigation & External Counsel Management: Manage litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel Control l…

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