Senior Legal Counsel

DLL

Senior Legal Counsel providing legal services to enable business objectives at DLL. Analyzing strategies, implementing policies, and advising on legal risks across various legal issues.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,158 - $216,236 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze business strategy and department strategies and screen for legal opportunities or risks.
Deliver input and advice for improvement from a legal point of view.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Develop, implement and maintain high quality contract templates and standards for use.
Implement and employ internal controls to monitor and assess legal risk.
Negotiate, draft/create documentation and advise the business on end user agreements and vendor program agreements.
Work with outside legal expertise and liaise with in-house business and legal experts.
Research legal issues related to federal and state lending laws, secured transactions, leasing and collection practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Finance or a related field of study.
Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school. An emphasis on transactional law / secured transactions is preferred.
5+ (or 10+ for C-III) years' experience in a legal environment as a corporate, financial services or transactional lawyer.
Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts is essential.
Experience working autonomously in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
Willingness for occasional domestic or international travel (up to 10%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal researchpolicy developmentrisk assessmentinternal controlstransactional lawsecured transactionslending lawscollection practices

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsautonomyadvisory skillscollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillstime managementadaptability

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)