Senior Manager/ DGM - Legal and Compliance Group

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Job Title: Senior Manager / DGM - Legal and Compliance Group

Designation: Senior Manager / DGM

Company:  Hitachi India Private Limited

Location:  New Delhi, India

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview: Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. (HIL) markets and sells a wide range of products/services ranging from Information & Telecommunications Systems, Digital Solutions & Services, Infrastructure Systems, Industrial Systems like Water, Oil & Gas supply and management to Transportation and Urban Development Systems. Together with further localization, Hitachi aims to contribute to developing a sustainable society in India as well as contributing to the country's economic growth.

Position Overview: We are looking for a qualified Legal Counsel for the role of Senior Manager/ Deputy General Manager (Legal) with a law degree from a well-recognized university.  An additional Company Secretary degree will be preferable. The successful candidate will be responsible for contract and litigation management, overseeing compliance & secretarial work, providing legal opinions to internal corporate and business teams, conducting trainings on contract management, preparing legal newsletters, and monitoring changes in laws relevant to our company's operations etc.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

Direct Responsibilities:

• Drafting, evaluation, negotiation and vetting of request for proposals, request for quotation, tender conditions, bid documents, procurement contracts, sales contracts, EPC contracts, sub-contracts, service agreements, NDA, software agreements, lease agreements, research agreements, collaboration agreements, joint ventures, teaming agreement etc.

• To play an effective role in contract management, oversight of contract management process, developing standard contracts, ensuring compliance with contracting policy, review contractual performance, contract risk management, identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal, enforcing documentation standards etc.

• To conduct initial litigation case assessment and investigation, draft pleadings, written statements, rejoinders, applications, manage litigations, coordination with advocates, representing before courts, tribunals, statutory authorities etc.

• Manage end to end litigations regarding recovery matters, insolvency matters, arbitration proceedings, employment law matters, consumer cases, contractual disputes, civil and criminal cases, injunctions and reliefs etc.

• Provide legal advice and opinions to internal corporate and business teams on a wide range of legal issues.

• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure legal compliance and mitigate legal risks.

• Develop and ensure effective implementation of corporate policies and procedures.

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that impact the company's operations and ensure compliance.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and legal trends to provide proactive legal support to the organization.

• To provide training on contracts and Legal/Litigation risk management.

• Prepare and distribute legal newsletters to keep internal stakeholders informed about legal developments.

Indirect/Overseeing Responsibilities:

• While management of the legal and litigation management will be his core responsibility but his ability to oversee Company Secretarial work, Corporate Governance requirements, Compliance with the Hitachi Code of Conduct Ethics and Business Conduct and related Compliance Policies will be an added advantage. 

Skills:

• 14-15 years of experience in a reputed companies preferably in Infrastructure and Project based industries.  

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, legal principles and litigation procedures.

• Experience providing legal advice and opinions to internal stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to expand scope into areas like internal and statutory compliance, considered as core legal responsibilities.

• Experience in training and development activities.

• Should demonstrate leadership qualities, Proactive attitude towards taking ownership and driving legal initiatives independently.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in legal work.

• The candidate should be articulate with good interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, ability to work in team and work with head of departments, employees across the company

• The candidate should have good knowledge and hands on experience on setting up processes for implementation of compliance and legal policies, demonstrate leadership ability, providing innovative and practical solutions to the legal and compliance issues faced by the employees etc. 

• Savvy with use of Microsoft Office applications.

Experience: 14+ Years

Education: Certified Lawyer with Law degree from a well-recognized university. Additional Company Secretary qualification will be preferable.