Manager & Chief Manager (incl. Corporate Legal) at Mumbai Port Authority, Mumbai (Contract)

Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), one of India's major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals for several managerial positions on a purely contractual basis. The engagement runs for an initial term of three years, extendable by two more years at the Authority's discretion.

If you are a law graduate looking to work in-house with a government port body, the recruitment includes two Corporate Legal roles - Chief Manager (Corporate Legal) and Manager (Corporate Legal) - alongside positions in Business Development, Environment and ICT. Applications close on 6 July 2026.

Mumbai Port Authority (formerly Mumbai Port Trust) is a statutory body and one of India's oldest and largest ports. It handles a significant share of the country's seaborne trade and operates an extensive estate across the Mumbai harbour. The Authority manages litigation, contracts, environmental compliance and large-scale infrastructure as part of its day-to-day operations, which is where these specialist roles come in.

This is advertisement no. HR-CON./05/2026, dated 5 June 2026.

The Authority is filling the following positions (with consolidated monthly remuneration):

• Chief Manager (Business Development) - 1 post - Rs. 2,00,000
• Senior Manager (Business Development) - 1 post - Rs. 1,60,000
• Manager (Business Development) - 2 posts - Rs. 1,20,000
• Chief Manager (Environment) - 1 post - Rs. 2,00,000
• Manager (Environment) - 1 post - Rs. 1,20,000
• Manager (ICT) - 2 posts - Rs. 1,20,000
• Chief Manager (Corporate Legal) - 1 post - Rs. 2,00,000
• Manager (Corporate Legal) - 1 post - Rs. 1,20,000

Chief Manager (Corporate Legal) is responsible for the Authority's court cases and advising management on the right perspective for pursuing them. The role covers legal risk, policy development, litigation management, regulatory competence and contract negotiation, plus leading and mentoring the legal team.

Manager (Corporate Legal) liaises with departments to ensure appropriate action is taken where legal risks are identified, monitors compliance with statutory obligations, and reviews the progress of outstanding litigation while coordinating with external lawyers.

Eligibility is assessed as on 1 June 2026. For the legal positions:

• Chief Manager (Corporate Legal): Degree in Law from a recognised National/International University, with 15 years' work experience in the legal wing of corporates and a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting. Upper age limit 55 years. Desirable: a Master's in Corporate/Maritime Law; experience in the Port/Shipping sector; practising experience as an Advocate.
• Manager (Corporate Legal): Degree in Law from a recognised National/International University, with 5 years' work experience in the legal wing of corporates. Upper age limit 40 years. Desirable: a Master's in Corporate/Maritime Law; Port/Shipping experience; practising experience as an Advocate.

Qualifications must be from Indian universities approved by the UGC, recognised Indian institutes, or recognised international universities. Only experience gained after acquiring the essential qualification is counted. No retired officers or deputationists will be engaged.

This is a contractual assignment, not a regular government post - MbPA will not provide regularisation or permanency. Other terms include:

• Contract period of 3 years, extendable by 2 years.
• Duty hours 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly off (Sunday).
• 20 days of casual leave a year plus public holidays; no other leave admissible.
• Medical facility at the MbPA hospital/dispensary for the employee (not family/dependents).
• Accommodation at MbPA quarters may be provided subject to availability, at 10% of remuneration plus licence fee.

Candidates serving in Government/PSU/autonomous bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of application. Two reference persons related to the candidate's field must be quoted.

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-IV) from www.mumbaiport.gov.in under the People & Career / Jobs / Advertisements menu.
2. Fill in the application with the required details and declaration.
3. Attach self-attested copies of documents/certificates relating to age, qualification and experience.
4. Send the completed form to: The Manager (HR), Mumbai Port Authority, General Administration Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400001, superscribing the envelope with "Application for engagement of ______ on contract basis".

Applications must reach the above address by the last date, 6 July 2026. Merely submitting a CV/resume or an incomplete application will be rejected, as will applications received after the due date. Any update or corrigendum will be displayed only on the Port's website, so keep checking it.

• Confirm you meet the qualification, experience and age criteria for your target post as on 1 June 2026.
• Download and fill the official application format (Annexure-IV) from the Port's website.
• Gather self-attested copies of all age, qualification and experience documents.
• Arrange a No Objection Certificate if you are currently with a Government/PSU/autonomous body.
• Keep details of two professional reference persons ready.
• Post the application so it reaches Mumbai by 6 July 2026.