Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Bengaluru

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.