Legal Manager

Job Title

Manager – Legal

Function

Legal

Reports To

Senior Manager – Legal

Location

Head Office (Mumbai)

Travel Required

25% þ 50% ☐ 75% ☐

About DHL Blue Dart Express India:

Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, is a leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions. Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities. We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004. 

Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder. 

We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour.  

If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.  

Position Overview:

The Manager – Legal is responsible for providing legal support to Blue Dart's business operations by managing commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory matters, legal notices, and compliance requirements. The role ensures effective legal risk management, protects organizational interests, supports business growth through sound legal advice, and ensures adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Job Purpose:

To safeguard the company's legal interests by providing timely legal advice, managing litigation and contractual matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and supporting business functions in achieving operational and strategic objectives

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize customer, vendor, service, commercial, and other business agreements.
• Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the company's legal and commercial interests.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend risk mitigation measures.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage litigation, consumer disputes, arbitration matters, recovery cases, and legal notices.
• Coordinate with external counsels and advocates for effective handling of legal proceedings.
• Monitor case progress, hearing schedules, and legal deadlines.

Regulatory & Statutory Matters

• Support interactions with government authorities, police, cyber-cell, regulatory bodies, and statutory agencies.
• Draft and review legal responses, notices, representations, and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.

Legal Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to business and functional teams.
• Advise stakeholders on legal implications of business decisions and operational matters.
• Support management in legal risk identification and mitigation.

Compliance & Data Privacy

• Assist in monitoring legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support contractual and compliance obligations related to DPDP Act, data privacy, confidentiality, and information security.
• Keep business teams updated on relevant legal developments.

Documentation & Governance    

• Maintain legal repository of agreements, contracts, notices, litigation files, and case records.
• Prepare and maintain litigation MIS, legal trackers, and management reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and record management practices.

Legal Research & Policy Support                

• Conduct legal research on emerging laws, regulations, and judicial developments.
• Support preparation of legal opinions, policy updates, compliance advisories, and management presentations.
• Participate in legal awareness and training initiatives.

Environment Management System

• Ensure that EMS is properly implemented and that environmental matters are properly handled at all stages
• The incumbent should be ISO 14001 :2015 trained or has a good awareness about Environmental initiatives/ ESG

Stakeholder Management             

• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, HR, Operations, IT, Security, and other business functions.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• Additional qualification in Corporate Laws or Compliance shall be an advantage.

Experience:

• 4–5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in handling contracts, litigation, legal notices, and regulatory matters.
• Prior experience in logistics, express distribution, e-commerce, service industry, or large multinational organizations preferred.
• Exposure to corporate/in-house legal functions preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

Technical Competencies:

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Litigation & Case Management
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Legal Risk Assessment
• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Commercial Contract Management
• Data Privacy & DPDP Compliance

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving & Judgment
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Influencing Skills
• Integrity & Professional Ethics
• Collaboration
• Execution Excellence

Key Performance Indicators:

Sr. No.

Key Result Area

Key Performance Indicators

1

Contract Management

Turnaround Time for Contract Review & Closure

2

Legal Risk Management

Number of High-Risk Legal Issues Mitigated

3

Litigation Management

Timely Closure/Progress of Cases

4

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Adherence & Non-Compliance Instances

5

Legal Advisory Support

Timely Resolution of Business Legal Queries

6

Documentation & MIS

Accuracy and Timeliness of Legal MIS

7

Recovery & Claims Support

Recovery Cases Successfully Managed

8

Data Privacy Compliance

DPDP-related Compliance & Contract Coverage

9

Stakeholder Satisfaction

Internal Stakeholder Feedback Score

10

Process Improvement

Legal Process Automation/Improvement Initiatives

Why join DHL Blue Dart?

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Great Place to Work® Certified—a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being.
• Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
• Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
• Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
• Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
• The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.

This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.

Disclaimer:
At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).

Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized.

Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com.

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