Senior Legal Counsel
About The Position
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing business operations in North America. The role provides legal advice and counsel across business, commercial, litigation, risk, and compliance matters. It involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, participating in risk reviews, managing disputes and outside counsel, and supporting compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. The Senior Legal Counsel works closely with business leaders and legal colleagues across regions and business units to develop practical legal strategies that support business growth while protecting the company from significant risks. The position requires independent judgment, collaboration in a matrixed organization, and pragmatic legal guidance in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
Requirements
- Must already have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- Admission to the North Carolina Bar or another State Bar.
- At least 8 years of experience directly related to the responsibilities of the role.
- Significant experience providing legal advice regarding product liability matters and commercial litigation.
- Sound legal judgment, comprehensive business understanding, and ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, build professional relationships, and work effectively in a complex, multicultural, matrixed environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with global legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters, and manage disputes as needed.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and contracts across multiple business units.
- Participate in risk reviews and support risk management activities in accordance with company directives.
- Identify emerging legal issues and develop practical legal strategies and solutions that support business priorities.
- Support corporate governance activities and assist with implementing the Code of Conduct, integrity initiatives, and related initiatives.
- Manage and coordinate outside counsel to support efficient and effective legal services.
- Deliver legal training and awareness programs for employees and business stakeholders.
- Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and provide advice to support compliance and protect business interests and reputation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Attractive health and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave programs.
- Flexible work arrangements where applicable.
- Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
