Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Senior Commercial Legal CounselHitachi Solutions Europe

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Commercial Counsel who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing various administrative and strategic tasks. The position is based in Genoa – IT.MissionReporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Senior Director Legal Italy, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic advice, guidance, and support to enable the business to achieve its strategic mission and minimize legal and compliance risks.

Accountabilities

• Providing legal support for commercial projects, including bidding, structuring, negotiation, contracting, procurement, contract execution, contract management, and dispute resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with the local public procurement law in all the public contracts, including compliance with the relevant applicable laws;
• Collaborating with the other legal functions of the Regions to fulfill the requirements provided for the company in participating in local bidding, public contracts, and projects.
• Providing legal support in the constitution and/or management of joint ventures, consortiums, or other kinds of associations, PPP, or project financings.
• Participating in cross-functional teams, counseling stakeholders on legal, commercial, and reputational risk, and leading discussions on risk management and ethical practices in a user-friendly and pragmatic manner.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate governance and approval requirements, company secretarial requirements, and general commercial matters.
• Managing the services of outside counsel as needed and within budget.
• Collaborating with colleagues within the global Legal & Compliance team on joint initiatives.

Requirement

• At least 10/15 years in top-tier international law firms or industrial companies and experience in the rail sector would be valuable.
• Sound knowledge of Italian Law and practice, familiar with contracting schemes for infrastructure projects and public and private procurement.
• Exposure to international contracting practices (EPC contracts, LTMAs, alliance agreements, joint ventures, consortia).Strong negotiation and risk management skills, operating at multiple levels, including with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Italian corporate governance processes and regulations and capability to deal with corporate documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, listening, influencing, and presentation skills, and the ability to work and communicate in a diverse global organization.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, strong at problem-solving and critical thinking, willingness to travel occasionally.
• Team player with cultural awareness and curiosity, willing to work with other functions and members of the Legal & Compliance team on joint initiatives.
• Absolute integrity and trustworthiness, plus the credibility and ability to communicate the importance of identity to all levels of the organization.

Education/QualificationDegree in Law and Admitted to practice.LanguagesFluent in English.BenefitsHitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer many Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and various Training and Development opportunities.Average Salary: €69,000

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