Legal Executive / Legal Counsel – Logistics & Vendor Recovery

Company: Road Express Freight
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Qualification: LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)
Experience: 1–5 Years Preferred
Candidate Preference: Local candidates from Gurugram and nearby locations

Any eligible candidate can apply for this position

Job Summary

Road Express Freight is looking for a qualified and experienced Legal Executive / Lawyer to manage legal matters related to logistics, transportation, vendor disputes, financial recovery, commercial agreements, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will be responsible for handling cases involving vendors who have taken company money and failed to return it or fulfil their contractual obligations. The role also requires coordination with advocates, courts, police authorities, internal departments, vendors, and other relevant parties to protect the company's legal and financial interests.

Roles and Responsibilities1. Vendor Money Recovery and Financial Disputes

- Handle cases involving vendors, transporters, fleet owners, and business partners who have taken company funds, advances, or payments and failed to return the money or fulfil their commitments.
- Review bank transaction records, invoices, agreements, receipts, payment proofs, emails, WhatsApp communications, and other supporting documents.
- Prepare recovery strategies and take appropriate legal steps to recover outstanding amounts.
- Draft and issue legal notices, demand notices, and recovery communications to defaulting vendors.
- Handle matters involving suspected cheating, criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of funds, and contractual violations, wherever supported by the facts and evidence.
- Coordinate with management and the Finance team to reconcile disputed amounts and maintain recovery records.
- Negotiate settlements and repayment plans where appropriate and monitor agreed repayments.

2. Legal Notices, Litigation and Court Matters

- Draft, review, and respond to legal notices, demand letters, complaints, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate with external advocates for civil recovery proceedings, arbitration, mediation, and other litigation matters.
- Liaise with police authorities and other relevant legal authorities when required.
- Track ongoing cases, court dates, legal deadlines,



documentation, and case progress.
- Assist in preparing evidence and documentation for court proceedings and legal disputes.
- Advise management on appropriate legal remedies based on the circumstances of each case.

3. Logistics and Transportation Legal Matters

- Handle legal disputes relating to freight transportation, vehicle placement, shipment delays, cargo loss or damage, non-delivery, and service failures.
- Resolve disputes involving transporters, fleet owners, vendors, customers, and logistics partners.
- Review claims relating to goods in transit and coordinate with insurance companies and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure appropriate legal documentation is maintained for transportation and freight-related transactions.
- Support the Operations and Vendor Development teams in resolving contractual and operational disputes.

4. Contract Drafting and Legal Documentation

- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, transporter contracts, customer agreements, service-level agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Review payment terms, advance-payment clauses, indemnities, liability provisions, dispute-resolution clauses, and termination conditions.
- Identify legal and financial risks in contracts and recommend suitable safeguards.
- Maintain an organized record of agreements, notices, court documents, claims, and other legal records.
- Assist in strengthening vendor onboarding documentation and contractual safeguards to prevent future disputes.

5. Legal Compliance and Knowledge of Indian Laws

- Ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations relating to commercial transactions, logistics, transportation, and business operations.
- Maintain sound working knowledge of relevant legal provisions and sections, including those concerning contracts, recovery of money, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and cheque dishonour, where applicable.
- Support compliance with relevant Motor Vehicles Act requirements, GST-related provisions,



e-way bill rules, and transportation documentation requirements.
- Review vehicle registration certificates, permits, insurance, fitness certificates, and other documents as relevant to company operations.
- Monitor applicable legal and regulatory changes and advise management on their implications.
- Coordinate with legal professionals to ensure that the company follows the correct legal procedures.

6. Internal Coordination and Reporting

- Work closely with the Finance, Operations, Sales, Vendor Development, HR, and Management teams.
- Collect evidence and supporting documents for vendor disputes, outstanding payments, and legal claims.
- Maintain a tracker of legal notices, pending disputes, recovery cases, court proceedings, and amounts recovered.
- Prepare periodic reports on case status, legal expenses, outstanding recoveries, and compliance matters.
- Recommend preventive measures, payment controls, and legal safeguards to minimize financial losses and future disputes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
- Strong knowledge of applicable Indian laws, legal provisions, and relevant sections.
- Experience in legal drafting, contract management, vendor disputes, and financial recovery matters.
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good typing speed and proficiency in preparing legal documents, notices, emails, and reports.
- Strong negotiation, research, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate with advocates, courts, police authorities, vendors, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, maintain confidentiality, and meet legal deadlines.
- Must have car will add plus point

Additional Requirements

- Must have a car and a valid driving licence.
- Must be comfortable travelling locally for vendor meetings, court visits, and other legal work.
- Local candidates from Gurugram and nearby areas will be preferred.
- Male and female candidates are welcome to apply.
- Candidates with prior experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, commercial litigation, or vendor money recovery will be preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Executive / Legal Counsel – Logistics & Vendor Recovery (Gurugram)
🏢 RoadExpress Technology Private
📍 Gurugram