Legal Coordinator

Dhl Express México, S.A. De C.V.; Xico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible learning

Competitive compensation

Global network

Job summary

DHL Express México, S.A. De C.V. is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to safeguard the company’s legal integrity across Procurement, Fleet, Ground/Air Operations, IT, and Real Estate.

You will manage end-to-end contracts, coordinate litigation and regulatory matters, and assess operational risks to enable continuity. The role requires a law degree with ~5 years in corporate or operations law, strong negotiation skills, and ability to work with external law firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law with ~5 years in corporate or operations legal functions.
• Strong contract management and negotiation experience with internal partners or suppliers.
• Experience coordinating litigation with external law firms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to articulate legal risks.
• Intermediate English proficiency with solid writing skills.
• Experience in logistics or transportation-related operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage operational and commercial contracts.
• Support procurement by reviewing bids, assessing legal risks, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain updated contract templates and playbooks.
• Advise on supplier incidents, disputes, and claims.
• Provide legal guidance during force majeure or service disruptions.
• Coordinate litigation and regulatory matters with external counsel.
• Support HR with labor inspections and conciliatory processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in ground and air operations.
• Manage matters involving fleet, including fines and interactions with authorities.
• Coordinate litigation and administrative proceedings, ensuring follow-up on rulings.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Litigation coordination

Communication skills

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.