Senior Legal Counsel

Role : Senior Legal Counsel

Location : Bangalore

Qualification : LLB

Experience : 6 to 7 years

Job Description :

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.