Legal and Contract Manager

Posted:
1/26/2026, 6:43:37 PM

Location(s):
Bucharest, Romania

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

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.

Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities
• Provide contractual support to project teams.
• Identify strengths and risks in contracts signed or to be signed between
Hitachi GTS Romania and clients.
• Ensure project teams have a clear and accurate understanding of
contractual obligations.
• Monitor client compliance with contractual terms and assist in drafting
documents related to contractual matters.
• Manage and follow up on non-conformities identified by project teams,
subcontractors, or suppliers.
• Based on input from project teams, inform decision-makers about proposed
measures to ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with contractual
obligations.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers and
subcontractors.
• Conduct regular monitoring with project teams to ensure compliance with
contractual terms by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Oversee the submission and approval process of Change Proposals from
the project team to the client.
• Comply with legislation and internal instructions regarding occupational
health and safety, IT security, and environmental protection, including any
additional measures required by local working conditions.
• Report any situation that may pose a risk to personal or others ’ health and
safety to the designated safety officer and the General Manager.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment as provided.
• Perform other tasks directly or indirectly related to the role, including those
that may arise from future company or project developments.


To successfully perform this role, the candidate must meet the following requirements:


Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Law


Knowledge
• Strong understanding of technical and legal domains.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in software applications (Word, Excel, Internet, databases).


Skills & Competencies
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong client orientation (internal and external).
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations.

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.


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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