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Legal IB | 9 - 13 PQE | Logistics/ Manufacturing| Mumbai

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
Join as a Legal Counsel in Mumbai to handle legal matters within the shipping freight industry for international business.You'll help keep contracts, compliance, and legal processes running smoothly.
  • Candidates with 9 - 13 yrs PQE to apply
  • strong commercial contracting experience in logistics space to apply

About Our Client

A company in the shipping freight industry located in Mumbai.

Job Description

International Business & Market Expansion

  • Partner with business teams on international expansion strategies, market entry initiatives, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and cross-border business projects.
  • Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for new geographies, business opportunities, distributors, agents, and strategic investments.
  • Advise stakeholders on legal, commercial, operational, and regulatory risks associated with international business transactions.
  • Develop pragmatic risk mitigation strategies while enabling commercial growth.



Commercial Contracting & Negotiations

  • Independently draft, review, negotiate, and conclude a broad range of international and domestic commercial agreements, including:
    • Customer agreements
    • Logistics and freight forwarding contracts
    • Supply chain and warehousing agreements
    • Procurement and vendor contracts
    • Service agreements
    • Distribution and agency agreements
    • Technology and SaaS agreements
    • Licensing arrangements
    • Strategic partnership agreements
    • Confidentiality and data-sharing agreements
  • Lead customer and vendor negotiations with minimal supervision while balancing legal protections and commercial objectives.
  • Support business teams in structuring transactions and contractual frameworks.



Logistics & Supply Chain Advisory

  • Provide legal support across multimodal logistics operations, including ocean freight, air freight, inland transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions.
  • Draft and negotiate agreements with shipping lines, freight forwarders, carriers, terminal operators, warehouse operators, customs agents, and other logistics partners.
  • Advise on transportation liability, cargo claims, service disruptions, force majeure events, and supply chain risks.
  • Support operational teams on commercial and regulatory matters impacting logistics networks.



International Tenders & Strategic Projects

  • Provide end-to-end legal support for international tenders, government bids, institutional sales opportunities, and large strategic projects.
  • Participate in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, contract negotiations, and clarifications with customers and tender authorities.
  • Review tender documentation and identify legal, financial, and compliance risks before bid submissions.



The Successful Applicant

· Strong expertise in contract review and negotiation.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different departments in a large corporate set-up in a fast-paced environment.

· Good working knowledge of the fundamental legal provisions of commercial contracts, database management and Analytics of the same

· Excellent communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

· Knowledge of current and legally binding Commercial contractual language and terminology

· Clear adherence to company policies and procurement rules and regulations

· Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously

· Ability to work as a Team (internal & external customers)

· Interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal clients.

· Prior experience in logistics sector would be an added advantage;

· working with a reputed law firm and/or a large, diversified company with 9 - 13 years of experience in commercial contracts.

· Experience with legal workflow tools or contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.

· Exposure to drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Familiarity with compliance software and reporting tools.

· Experience in preparing monthly team MIS reports.

· Sectoral experience in Rail, Ports and Terminal, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or manufacturing industries is a distinct advantage.

· Exposure to international contracts and cross-border legal issues.

· Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role based in Mumbai.
  • Opportunity to work in the shipping freight industry.
  • Collaborative work environment.



If this role interests you, feel free to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-092026-7105065

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Corporate
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7105065

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.