BUSINESS AFFAIRS COUNSEL

Hitachi•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Business Affairs Counsel who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle work ranging from administrative tasks to strategic matters. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is hybrid. The Legal Counsel provides contractual and risk advice in the United States across business development, project procurement and formation, project execution, claims, and business compliance. The role has primary responsibility for developing and negotiating contractual documentation for major infrastructure projects, working with relevant teams and liaising with corporate legal counsel and other departments in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The position also supports the business with legal and commercial advice on contracts, tenders, procurement, construction, financial close, and financial securities. The Counsel works with functional and team leaders to implement and communicate risk management tools, supports compliance with applicable statutory legislation, and participates in oversight of disputes and litigation involving company operations.

Requirements

At least 8 years of law practice experience within the United States.
A law degree from an accredited institution or similar relevant education.
Membership in a Law Society.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

In-depth understanding of common law relating to construction, contracts, and commercial transactions domestically, with awareness of international particularities.
Holistic understanding of the construction business and experience reaching commercial settlements in disputes.
Demonstrated success providing leading-edge advice on large infrastructure business development and execution.
Proven expertise in problem-solving and developing innovative strategies.
Proactive client relationship management skills with various points of contact within an organization.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills in complex and sometimes adversarial situations.
Ability to work with multiple internal and external parties on large-scale projects and operations.
Ability to achieve results, drive to succeed, and plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated ability to lead transactions and close deals.
Highly effective language, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide contractual and risk advice in the United States for business development, project procurement and formation, project execution, claims, and business compliance.
Take primary responsibility for developing and negotiating contractual documentation for major infrastructure projects.
Provide legal support for the business.
Develop and negotiate documentation such as Teaming Agreements, JV Contract agreements, Project Head Agreements, Design-Build drop-down terms, and key vendor terms.
Work with project teams and liaise with corporate legal counsel and other departments in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Seek concurrence with corporate practices by liaising with corporate legal counsel.
Participate in overseeing dispute litigation involving company operations.
Maintain compliance with relevant statutory legislation.
Work with functional and team leaders to implement and communicate risk management tools.
Direct and oversee risk and contractual aspects of financial close on projects.
Provide legal and commercial support for contracts, tenders, procurement, and construction.
Advise on bonds, warranties, guarantees, and other financial securities.