Legal Counsel

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major technology firm in Toronto is seeking a legal professional to provide support for bidding, negotiation, and compliance for railway technology projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in legal practice, particularly in Ontario law. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a highly ranked law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario law and practice, particularly in sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support bidding and dispute resolution for major railway technology projects.
• Collaborate with teams to manage legal and commercial risks.
• Provide business-focused legal advice on various topics.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal compliance knowledge

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Persuasion skills

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice law in Ontario

Job description

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Key Accountabilities

• Support bidding, negotiation, drafting, and dispute resolution for major train manufacturing, signalling, construction, and railway technology projects, with a focus on manufacturing and maintenance contracts (MSAs, TSAs, TSSSAs), PPPs, JVs/consortium agreements, and supply chain contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate legal, commercial, and reputational risks, working closely with contract managers and other operational stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of training, templates, tools, and practices across Canada.
• Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to stakeholders. Topics include regulation, construction, intellectual property, data protection, corporate law, M&A, procurement, real estate, litigation, and employment.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations across commercial, corporate, and regulatory aspects.
• Work closely with the compliance team to uphold ethical conduct and compliance standards.

Key Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Ontario (member in good standing in this jurisdiction).
• 5+ years of experience in a highly ranked law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario law and practice, particularly in sourcing and procurement.
• Sound risk management and commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with Canadian corporate governance and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Produce high-quality, accurate outputs with minimal support.
• Strong team player who can build and maintain professional relationships.
• Effective persuasion and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Quebec (member in good standing in this jurisdiction).
• Additional language skills in French or Spanish are an asset.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects, the transportation sector, or signalling systems is considered an asset.

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.

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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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