Assistant Manager Legal

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 125,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOWTO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Organiz ation: Marine Service; Shipping So l utions

JOB Purpose:

This role shall support all legal, contractual, and compliance requirements for the company’s shipping and logistics business. Also review and manage contracts, handle claims and disputes, ensure statutory compliance, and provide actionable legal advice to the operations, commercial, procurement, and finance teams.

This role acts as the primary internal point of contact for operational legal issues across depots, CFS/ICD, transport vendors, shipping lines, and customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements:

• Container leasing agreements

• Transport & haulage contracts

• Vendor/Transporter agreements

• Storage/yard agreements

• Shipping line contracts

• Customer service agreements (CSA/SLAs)

• Maintain contract repository and ensure timely renewals.

• Ensure all contracts follow company risk guidelines, liability clauses, and insurance requirements.

Claims, Disputes & Litigation

• Manage vessel related claims, NVOCC claims including cargo liability claims, container damage claims . Continuous coordination with the P&I and H&M insurers.

• Handle demurrage/detention disputes with customers and shipping lines.

• Coordinate with external lawyers on litigation, arbitration, and recovery matters.

• Support operations teams during disputes on shortages, misdeclaration, accidents, or cargo contamination.

• Maintain MIS for all open and closed cases.

Compliance & Regulatory Support: Ensure adherence to :

• Indian Contract Act

• MSME laws

• GST-related compliance

• Logistics-specific regulations (ports, ICD/CFS guidelines)

• Support EXIM compliance across Customs, DG Shipping, local port regulations.

Support to Operations & Business Teams

• Provide legal guidance on container repairs, vendor liabilities, loss/damage disputes, and insurance claims.

• Review operational SOPs, ensuring legal safeguards are included.

• Work with procurement to legally vet all vendor onboardings.

• Review customer credit terms, penalty clauses, and payment risks.

• Support business development with compliant contract templates and proposal review.

Risk Mitigation & Policy Development

• Identify legal risks across container operations, CFS/ICD processes, and transport networks.

• Draft internal regulations, DoA (Delegation of Authority), and risk-control processes.

• Conduct legal training for Ops/Commercial teams on documentation standards and liabilities.

• Ensure company assets (containers, yards, equipment) are legally protected.

EEO statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.