About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Legal Counsel, India who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Bangalore, India.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

About the Position:

To ensure compliance with corporate governance rules, regulatory obligations, and provide strategic legal support across the APAC business. The Senior Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's legal interests while enabling business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Oversee implementation of corporate governance actions in line with relevant laws and regulations.
Ensure timely and accurate performance of regulatory and legislative obligations.
Supervise maintenance of company registers and legal documentation.
Interacting with the compliance function.

Legal Advisory & Business Support

Provide senior-level legal support to business units across APAC, including Japan-based and India-focused operations.
Advise on complex legal matters including M&A, finance transactions, and intellectual property.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, and strategic agreements.
Taking conduct of significant Indian based legal matters.
Interpreting, negotiating and closing out complex deals for the Rail Sector Business Unit in India.
Interpreting and guiding senior management in relation to regulatory and legislative requirements.
Taking conduct of significant arbitrations and litigations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Interfacing with senior management of Indian Hitachi Rail entity.
Coordinate and instruct external legal counsel to ensure quality and cost-effective legal services.

Risk Management & Strategy

Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Support strategic planning and decision-making with legal insights.

Performance Criteria

Timely compliance with legal and regulatory deadlines.
High quality and accuracy of legal outputs.
Effective stakeholder engagement and internal client satisfaction.

Education/Qualifications and Skill Sets Preferred:

Law degree (LLB or JD) and admission to practice in relevant jurisdictions. Additional CS qualification and experience will be valuable too.
Minimum 8-10 years PQE, with a mix of private practice and in-house experience, preferably with experience at an international industrial company.
Proven track record in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation.
Experience working across APAC jurisdictions and in a multinational industrial company is highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience gained in rail, oil & gas, power, aero, or the automotive industry sectors would be highly beneficial
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and communication ability to work in a culturally diverse organization and with multiple key stakeholders.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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