Legal Specialist

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

About the Job:

This job is in Cairo 5th Settlement Office

Reporting to : Head of Legal & Company Secretary

Purpose of the Role:

Providing legal support, transactional, and dispute management support to DP World Sokhna and affiliated logistics entities in Egypt. The role is responsible for contract drafting and negotiation, claims and litigation management, regulatory compliance and proactive legal risk mitigation to protect the company's commercial and operational interests across port, logistics, and related activities.

Responsibilities, Duties, and Tasks

Contract Drafting & Negotiation:

• Handle logistics services agreements (3PL, warehousing, transport), Vendor and procurement contracts
• Lease and land use agreements, NDAs and confidentiality arrangements, Amendments and contract renewals
• Maintain contract register and monitor expiry/renewal timelines.
• Participate in commercial negotiations to safeguard legal and financial exposure.

Claims & Dispute Management:

• Manage cargo, container, demurrage, and operational claims end-to-end.
• Review claim documentation and determine liability position.
• Coordinate with insurers, brokers, and loss adjusters.
• Prepare legal opinions and settlement recommendations.
• Track claims aging and support Finance in provisioning assessments.

Litigation & Case Coordination:

• Liaise with external counsel on court cases and arbitration matters.
• Prepare case briefs, documentation, and evidence files.
• Attend hearings where required.
• Monitor procedural timelines and ensure compliance.
• Recommend litigation or settlement strategy within approved authority.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor relevant Egyptian laws and regulatory developments affecting port and logistics operations (Commercial Law, Maritime Law, Customs, Insurance, SC Zone framework).
• Support corporate governance requirements, including Board resolutions, Shareholder documentation, Regulatory filings and authentications.
• Ensure statutory compliance and proper documentation retention.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for new projects and commercial initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives and expansion projects from a legal risk perspective.
• Meet all administrative requests from the Head of Legal.
• Assist in drafting correspondences in good Arabic & English languages.
• Translate various documents (Arabic>

Qualification and Certificates:

• Bachelor of Laws (MUST)
• Egyptian Bar registration preferred

Experience and Knowledge:

• 3-5 years experience in commercial, maritime, transport, or logistics law.
• Experience in handling claims, litigation coordination, and contract negotiation.
• Law firm or in-house logistics experience preferred.
• Egyptian Commercial and Civil Law
• Maritime and Transport regulations
• Insurance law
• Litigation procedures
• Understanding of operational risk in logistics and port environments.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent English language skills
• Strong contract drafting skills in Arabic and English.
• Legal analysis and risk assessment
• Negotiation capability
• Case management
• Stakeholder communication
• Judgment and structured decision-making