Supply Chain jobs in United Kingdom

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.

Legal & Contract Manager (Ref.No. R1011111)

Location: Kuala‑Lumpur, Malaysia (On‑Site)

• Legal & Contract Management support to Hitachi Rail Malaysia
• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, preparing and managing commercial contracts (e.g. procurement and supplier contracts, service agreements, letters of intent, MOU, NDA, etc.) and company templates (Sales & Purchase T&Cs) to be executed from proposal to completion of projects, including partnerships and supply chain.
• Will be involved in the entire project cycle, from tender to post‑contract stage, focused mainly on providing contractual review and advice to various stakeholders.
• Will be required to work on multiple projects and bids.
• Work closely with the Project Managers and Bid Managers for the assigned projects and bids.
• Work closely with clients, partners and subcontractors as support to the bid/project teams in managing matters relating to contract agreements, NDAs, and different team agreements aligning these to GTS’ accepted policies and procedures.
• Responsible for enlightening the bid/project teams on doubts they may have related to bid, project and business agreements.
• Work closely with the project team in the end‑to‑end management of claims (including logs, gap identification, etc.), EOT and variation as well as the preparation of monthly progress reports.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring contract deliverables and project milestones to avoid any delay and project risks.
• Attend bids and project meetings.

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in commercial and public procurement legal work in an international context (company or law firm) with exposure to both domestic and international commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection laws will be considered an asset.
• Relevant contract negotiation and drafting skills; excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Team player who communicates easily and efficiently, works independently, and manages workload and priorities efficiently.
• Approachable, pragmatic and creative.
• Good IT knowledge is appreciated.

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams.
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitisation of rail around the world, ensuring people safely reach their destinations and their loved ones.
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company.

Equal opportunities and self‑determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. 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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