Legal and Contract Manager

Job Title: Legal and Contract Manager

Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India

Noida, India.

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview: Hitachi Rail is a leading partner to the world s best transportation companies, with a comprehensive portfolio of rail solutions and services for the urban, mainline and freight railway markets.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

Legal and Contract Management support to Hitachi Rail GTS India: 80%

• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, preparing and managing commercial contracts (e. g. procurement and supplier contracts, service agreements, letters of intent, MOU, NDA, etc ) and company templates (Sales & Purchase T&Cs, ) to be executed from proposal to completion of projects, including partnerships and supply chain.

• Work closely with operational and compliance functions and help in elaborating relevant contractual solutions and identifying contractual, legal and compliance issues so that risks are detected, measured and mitigated.

• Ensure that contractual, commercial and technical risks (ability to understand technical and commercial aspects of contracts) to the business are minimized and the company s operating needs are met all along a project (from bid phase to contract performance).

• In compliance with the relevant Group policies, the incumbent will interface with external counsels and law firms for analysis and management of specific legal issues in the framework of complex contractual and/or legal arrangements.

• Provide legal guidance, advice and promote legal awareness.

• Manage resolution of disputes and litigation relying on local law firms.

Corporate secretary, governance and board office: 10%

• Provide expertise in local legal and contractual systems related to Hitachi Rail GTS business activities in India.

• Draft, update, implement and monitor the governance rules and delegations of authority/signature in line with Hitachi Rail rules and local laws.

• Perform secretarial responsibilities for corporate bodies (Board(s), General Meeting(s) and Management Meetings including related preparation and documentation.

• Responsible for addressing corporate law, governance and compliance aspects for Hitachi Rail GTS India.

• Draft on behalf of shareholders the statutory resolutions required for the compliance of companies with local company laws/regulations.

• Secure the legal sustainability and continuity of Hitachi Rail GTS India, particularly to adapt to changes in laws, regulations and succession of management.

Legal accreditations and documentation: 10%

• Manage, update, renew and archive legal and contractual documents.

• Monitor the timely updating and renewal of local administrative documents. Manage the legal qualification and local legal accreditations of Hitachi Rail GTS India to be qualified to perform business and commercial activities in compliance with local regulation

Skills:

• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and procurement contracts.

• Good understanding of commercial law, public procurement law, and corporate legal frameworks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Practical, solution-oriented, and business-focused approach to legal issues.

• Approachable, flexible, and able to handle multiple stakeholders.

• Knowledge of IT law (cybersecurity, data protection) will be an added advantage.

• Comfortable using legal and documentation tools; good IT skills appreciated

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years experience in commercial and public procurement law in an international (technology) company or in a law firm and have been exposed to both domestic and international commercial contracts.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in law (LL. B) from a recognized university is mandatory.
• Master s degree in law (LL. M) with specialization in Commercial/Corporate Law will be an added advantage.
• Membership in Bar Council of India or any relevant State Bar Council preferred.
• Additional certifications in Contract Management, Corporate Governance, or Compliance would be beneficial.