Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel, you will be expected to provide professional legal services in a local environment to enable the business unit(s) to achieve the defined business objectives in accordance with standards and goals set by Legal. This Legal Counsel role will be primarily dedicated to preparing and negotiating transactions for our Construction, Transportation & Industrial business unit as well as other operational and commercial matters. 

Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL!
 

Day to Day

• Provide ongoing and proactive legal advice and counsel to business partners on legal matters, allowing management and decision makers to assess legal risks of various strategies to support business initiatives.
• Closely collaborate with internal clients and cross-functional teams to understand relevant business objectives and identify, communicate and address risks appropriately while supporting business improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, best-practices, and procedures.
• Streamline and drive efficiency in contract review and completion by creating and maintaining form agreements and other processes, as appropriate. Lead negotiations and drafting efforts while collaborating across teams to ensure effective agreements with local and global partners.
• Work with outside legal expertise and liaise with in-house business and legal experts, ensuring efficient high-quality execution and alignment with internal priorities.
• Analyze and interpret laws governing secured transactions, leasing, and collections to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

• Partner with internal clients and cross-functional teams to integrate legal considerations into new initiatives and systems, ensuring proper governance and documentation.

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
• Check this link to an overview of all benefits in your region.

 Essentials

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years’ experience in a legal environment as a corporate, financial services or transactional lawyer.

• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts is essential. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Ability to negotiate with third parties effectively and efficiently.

• Experience working autonomously in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Willingness for occasional domestic or international travel.

• Ability to work independently in identifying multi-disciplinary legal and business issues, analyzing risks and effectively negotiating solutions that minimize risk while achieving business goals.

Choose Wellbeing

 DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

There are things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL!

Settling In

 At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We become from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and a honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to Know

Desired Primary Work Location: Des Moines, IA

Applicable Pay Range

$102,020.00 - $153,030.00

DLL is considering candidates in numerous locations. The pay estimate displayed represents the typical pay range for candidates hired for this position in the desired primary work location. Pay may be adjusted outside the projected range based on geographical differentiation as well as for any other lawful reason. Additional factors that may be used to determine your actual pay include your specific skills, years of relevant experience you possess, and other work-related qualifications. Many candidates may start in the bottom half of the applicable pay range, especially those with less experience or qualification.

This position is subject to the terms of DLL’s compensation plans and policies. Further, the position includes all other benefits provided to DLL employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses, and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.

• Deadline for application: November 28, 2025 (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website: workingatdllgroup.com
• DLL’s referral program applies
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• For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Macie Blazek via Macie.Blazek@dllgroup.com

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.

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