Associate - Legal

Mahindra Logistics Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra Logistics Ltd is seeking a motivated Legal Associate to join its in-house legal team. The role focuses on commercial contracting, advisory work, and risk management within logistics, warehousing and transportation.

The selected candidate will draft and review contracts, conduct legal research, collaborate with business stakeholders, and support senior lawyers. Freshers welcome; 0–5 years experience. Excellent English communication required.

Qualifications

• Law graduate (LL.B). LL.M optional.
• 0–5 years experience; Freshers welcome.
• Experience in drafting, red-lining, and negotiations.
• Ability to identify risks in contracts.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent English communication.
• Team-oriented and able to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day legal operations and risk management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with senior lawyers and business stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to TAT.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract law basics

Legal research

Contract review

Risk identification

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Team work

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. (optional)

Job description

Weare seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Associate to join ourin-house legal team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-onexposure to commercial contracting and legal advisory functions within the logistics,warehousing and transportation sector.

Theselected candidate will work closely with senior legal team members andbusiness stakeholders to support day-to-day legal operations and contribute toeffective risk management across the organization.

JobDescription

1. Candidateshould be a law graduate (LLM optional).

2. Experience0 to 5 years (Freshers are also welcomed).

3. Shouldhave knowledge in drafting of contracts, red-lining, negotiations.

4. Shouldhave the ability to identify & highlight risks and its impact in contracts.

5. Ableto manage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, adhere to TAT's andassist other team members.

6. Conductlegal research on applicable laws, regulations, and emerging legal development.

7. Shouldpossess analytical thinking, business acumen, and ability to prioritize andwork autonomously on multiple projects at the same time.

8. Willingto take on additional responsibilities.

9. Providelegal support to seniors and work in a team for various commercialtransactions.

10. Highlyfocused on continual learning and development.

11. ExcellentEnglish oral and written communication skills.

12. Teamorientation that demonstrates flexibility in role.

RequiredSkills:

• Basicunderstanding of contract law and commercial transactions.
• Strongdrafting, reviewing, and legal research skills.
• Ability toidentify and elevate legal risks appropriately.
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Goodstakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adhere to timelines.
• Positiveattitude, willingness to learn, and team-oriented mindset.

Required Qualification:

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• LL.M. will be an added advantage but is not mandatory.

Freshers and candidates with up to 5 years of experience are encouraged to apply.