About the Organization
DP World is a leading global trade enabler operating ports, logistics, and trade finance solutions worldwide. As part of its trade finance expansion, DP World established DP World Financial Services Limited within the Dubai International Financial Centre to provide and arrange financing solutions for SMEs, exporters, importers, and logistics companies.
The organization is now hiring an Assistant Manager – Legal for its Global Service Centre in Mumbai.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity
Full-Time Position
Designation: Assistant Manager – Legal
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About the Role
The selected candidate will support the Legal Director of DP World Financial Services Limited in managing legal aspects of trade finance operations. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and supporting global trade finance initiatives across jurisdictions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed university
- Bar enrollment preferred
- 2–5 years of legal experience with international law firms, banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, FinTechs, or multinational corporations
- Experience in banking and finance, trade finance, or commodity finance documentation
- Exposure to cross-border legal matters
- Knowledge of financial services regulations, including AML/CTF within DIFC
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Trade Finance & Commercial Documentation
- Drafting and negotiating trade finance documentation including:
- Bilateral and syndicated trade transactions
- Receivables and payables financing
- Import/export finance
- Draft discounting
- Risk participation
- Commodities finance and trade service transactions
Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Providing legal advice to global trade finance operations
- Supporting new trade finance initiatives across regions
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks
- Monitoring and summarizing relevant legislation and industry standards
- Assisting with cross-border company setups and legal structuring
Operational & Administrative Support
- Conducting legal research
- Managing documentation, record keeping, and tracking systems
- Acting as a legal point of contact for internal stakeholders
- Coordinating with risk, compliance, treasury, audit, and operations teams
- Liaising with external law firms and financial institutions
Skills & Competencies Required
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of financial services laws and regulations
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to manage high-volume work under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Adaptable, proactive, and results-driven
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Legal Director, DP World Financial Services Limited
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the official DP World careers portal:
Application Link:
https://ehpv.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/22855
