Legal Coordinator

DHL Express México, S.A. de C.V.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

International environment

Flexible work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DHL Legal Services in the Americas seeks a skilled lawyer with about five years of corporate and operations experience to join our team in Mexico City. You will manage end-to-end contracts, advise on regulatory matters, coordinate with external law firms, and help ensure business continuity across Procurement, IT, Fleet, and Real Estate.

You will work in a global network, collaborating across regions, and benefit from development opportunities in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent.
• Minimum ~5 years experience in corporate/legal roles focusing on contracts and operations.
• Experience coordinating with external law firms and regulators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage operational and commercial contracts for Procurement, IT, Fleet, Ground, and Air Operations.
• Coordinate litigation matters and regulatory issues with internal teams and external law firms.
• Advise on legal risks, non-compliance, disputes, and claims affecting operations.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Litigation coordination

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

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 global 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 DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

Job Purpose:

Ensure the legal integrity of all operational and commercial activities supporting Procurement, Fleet, Ground/Air Operations, IT, and Real Estate. This includes managing contracts end-to-end, coordinating litigation and regulatory matters, assessing operational risks, and delivering timely legal solutions that safeguard the business, enable operational continuity, and support strategic initiatives.

Your Tasks:

• Review, negotiate, and manage operational and commercial contracts for Procurement, IT, Fleet, Ground, and Air Operations.
• Support Procurement by reviewing bid documents, assessing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and implement updated contract templates and playbooks aligned with best practices.
• Advise on supplier incidents, including non compliance, disputes, and claims.
• Support Customer Service in civil claims, high priority escalations, and interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Provide legal guidance during force majeure or service disruptions, ensuring compliant communication.
• Assist HR with labor inspections, authority requests, and conciliatory processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in ground and air operations and resolve disputes with transport providers.
• Manage legal matters involving Fleet, including fines, vehicle detentions, and interactions with authorities.
• Coordinate litigation and administrative proceedings with external law firms, ensuring proper follow up and compliance with rulings.”

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, with approximately five years of professional experience in corporate, operational, or related legal functions.
• Strong background in contract management and negotiation, particularly involving suppliers or internal service partners.
• Experience in litigation or coordinating litigation matters, including direct collaboration with external law firms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate legal risks and implications.
• Intermediate English proficiency, with solid comprehension and functional writing skills.
• Experience within industries such as logistics or ground/air transportation—or in operations involving regulatory components and business continuity is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with handling matters before municipal, state, or federal authorities related to operations, mobility, permits, inspections, or verification processes.
• Exposure to dynamic corporate environments, working autonomously, and partnering cross‑functionally with operational teams is highly valued.

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

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.