Deputy General Manager - Legal - Professional Services - LLB

Role: Deputy General Manager Legal

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 9 - 14 Years

Education: LL.B (Mandatory)

About the Company:

DP World is a leading global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, enabling the seamless movement of trade across ports, terminals, logistics, and technology. With operations across multiple countries, DP World is committed to delivering innovative logistics solutions that drive global commerce.

About the Role:

The role will work closely with senior stakeholders and business teams on commercial contracts, legal risk management, regulatory matters, negotiations and dispute-related matters. The ideal candidate should have experience working with a leading Law Firm or Big 4 / professional services organization and possess strong exposure to commercial contracts and business-oriented legal advisory.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, negotiate and finalize a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements.

- Handle MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, engagement agreements, procurement contracts, partnership/alliances and other business contracts.

- Lead contractual negotiations with clients, vendors and other external stakeholders.

- Identify contractual and legal risks and provide practical, commercially viable mitigation solutions.

- Advise business teams and senior management on legal, contractual and regulatory matters.

- Review RFPs, RFQs, tenders, proposals and related contractual documentation.

- Support business teams in structuring transactions and resolving complex contractual issues.

- Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, notices and other legal matters.

- Support legal due diligence and strategic transactions, wherever required.

- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, SOPs and legal processes.

- Support contract lifecycle management and ensure appropriate documentation and governance.

- Stay updated on applicable legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on their impact.

- Work collaboratively with Finance, Procurement, HR, Sales, Operations and other cross-functional teams.

- Support legal risk assessments, compliance initiatives and internal investigations, as applicable.

- Mentor junior team members and contribute to strengthening the overall legal function.

Candidate Profile:

- 8-12 years of relevant legal experience.

- LLB is mandatory; LLM / additional legal qualifications will be an advantage.

- Candidates should have experience with a Law Firm or Big 4 / leading professional services organization.

- Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation.

- Experience in advising business stakeholders and senior management on legal and contractual risks.

- Strong understanding of corporate/commercial law and regulatory requirements.

- Exposure to RFPs, tenders, procurement contracts and client-facing commercial agreements.

- Experience in managing external counsel and dispute/litigation matters will be an advantage.

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

- Ability to balance legal risk with business/commercial objectives.

- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.