Legal And Contract Manager

Location Noida Uttar Pradesh India Job ID R0111506 Date Posted 2025-11-12 Company Name HITACHI INDIA PVT LTD Profession Job Category Other Job Schedule Full time Remote No Job Title Legal and Contract Manager Company Hitachi Rail GTS India Location 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