General Counsel and Company Secretary, India

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated General Counsel and Company Secretary 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.

Who We Are

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.

Accountabilities:

• Taking conduct of significant Indian- and APAC-based legal matters
• Supervising a team of 2 other Indian-based lawyers
• Interfacing with senior management of Indian Hitachi Rail entity as well as other senior members of the legal team located outside of India
• CoSec
• Interpreting, negotiating and closing out complex deals for the Rail Sector Business Unit in India and Asia Pac
• Interpreting and guiding senior management in relation to regulatory and legislative requirements
• Taking conduct of significant arbitrations and litigations
• Interacting with the compliance function
• PQE of 15-25 years
• Preferably with experience at an international industrial conglomerate

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Significant commercial experience (5+ years) working in complex, multi-discipline Companies
• Law Degree from a reputable University
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple key stakeholders displaying highly polished interpersonal and communication skills.
• Agile mindset, able to take prompt decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and lead in a multicultural environment.
• Strong working relationships with technology providers.
• A degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Taking conduct of significant Indian- and APAC-based legal matters
• Supervising a team of 2 other Indian-based lawyers
• Interfacing with senior management of Indian Hitachi Rail entity as well as other senior members of the legal team located outside of India
• Interpreting, negotiating and closing out complex deals for the Rail Sector Business Unit in India and Asia Pac
• Interpreting and guiding senior management in relation to regulatory and legislative requirements
• Taking conduct of significant arbitrations and litigations
• Interacting with the compliance function
• PQE of 15-20 years
• Preferably with experience at an international industrial conglomerate

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What we offer:

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
• Salary Continuance Insurance

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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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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