Global Rail Contract Manager (Hybrid)

Hitachi Rail Limited; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Contract Manager to join the Danish Legal & Contracts team, supporting international projects across the NCEE region and global units. The role emphasizes negotiating complex contracts, coordinating inputs from project stakeholders, and ensuring robust risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will leverage a strong background in contract management within infrastructure or construction contexts and demonstrate fluent Danish and

Qualifications

• LL.M. and/or MSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law or similar degree.
• Minimum 5 years in complex contract management, commercial, legal or project management roles.
• Experience in infrastructure projects (railway, energy or construction).
• Ability to interpret and negotiate complex contracts in a risk-based environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Fluency in Danish and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage contracts with customers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate inputs from project stakeholders and support functions.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation.
• Provide contract clarification and risk mitigation.
• Draft formal project communications.
• Represent the company in meetings.
• Manage claims, variations and disputes with counsel.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and legal risks in projects.
• Prepare memos with internal experts.
• Support negotiations with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Danish & English fluency

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

LL.M. / MSc in Business Admin & Commercial Law

Job description

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Contract Manager to join the Danish Legal & Contracts team, supporting international projects across the NCEE region and global units. The role emphasizes negotiating complex contracts, coordinating inputs from project stakeholders, and ensuring robust risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will leverage a strong background in contract management within infrastructure or construction contexts and demonstrate fluent Danish and