About DHL and Legal Services:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
DHL Legal Services offers all business partners worldwide solution-oriented legal advice. We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters.
In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized on the one hand according to regions and on the other hand according to integral cross-sectional topics. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our AMERICAS region.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Legal? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DPDHL, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.
Job Purpose:
Lead and coordinate the contractual and legal management of DHL Supply Chain Mexico’s commercial agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
Main Responsibilities
Contract Management and Legal Advisory
- Review, draft, negotiate, and approve commercial contracts (logistics services, transportation, leases, NDAs, amendments, terminations, etc.).
- Ensure contractual terms reflect DHL’s interests, including liability limitations, KPIs, SLAs, penalties, and insurance.
- Provide strategic legal advice during bids, renewals, extensions, implementations, and claims.
Compliance
- Ensure alignment with internal policies (Policies, Delegation of Authority, Compliance).
- Oversee filing, control, and traceability of contracts.
- Coordinate with internal areas such as Compliance, Finance, Tax, Security, and Real Estate.
Risk Management
- Identify contractual, operational, and financial risks.
- Lead review of critical clauses (liability, indemnification, termination, KPIs/SLAs).
- Monitor disputes or claims derived from contractual performance.
Internal Coordination
- Collaborate with global and regional teams (Legal, Commercial, Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Procurement).
- Represent legal in committees, audits, and customer reviews.
- Manage supervisors and coordinators, fostering their development.
Strategy and Leadership
- Develop standard processes for contract management.
- Support key projects (major customers, expansions, IMMEX, Bonded Strategic Facilities).
- Act as liaison with external counsel when necessary.
Your Profile
- Law degree with professional license.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in legal/contractual roles in logistics or multinational sectors.
- Knowledge of commercial/civil law, leases, and logistics regulations.
- Advanced English.
- Leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, and risk management skills.
We offer:
- Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
- International and virtual environment
- Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
- Tempting Compensation and benefits
DPDHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate, and start your application.