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 Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Corporate Affairs Counsel 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 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 Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including senior executives and cross-functional teams 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 Key Experience Preferred Strategic Thinking Legal Acumen Market Customer Orientation Excellence in Execution High Ethical Standards Integrity Strong Communication Negotiation Skills Education Qualifications Preferred Law degree LLB or JD and admission to practice in relevant jurisdictions Additional CS qualification and experience will be valuable too Minimum 6-8 years PQE with a mix of private practice and in-house experience 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 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 prospect employer We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https www linkedin com company hitachirail LI-AV1 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 We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https www linkedin com company hitachirail

📌 Corporate Affairs Counsel (Karnataka)
🏢 Hitachi Rail STS India Private
📍 Karnataka