Legal Counsel

Hitachi; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to deliver full-spectrum legal support across various business units. The successful candidate will handle contract negotiations, ensure compliance with laws, and develop strategic legal solutions. With a Bachelor's in law and over 10 years of experience, you will be integral in providing legal advice and managing disputes. Proficiency in both English and Arabic is advantageous. An opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with a focus on integrity and ethical standards awaits you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• 5 years of experience as in-house legal counsel or in legal practice relating to major utilities.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and contracts in collaboration with the business.
• Provide strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters.
• Develop close working relationships with internal customers.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial negotiations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Location: Dubai Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0099923

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C

Profession (Job Category): Legal Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Legal Counsel to join our this role you will be providing full-spectrum legal support across Corporate Functions and Business Units including Grid Integration Grid Automation High Voltage Transformers and Services.

How you’ll make an impact

• Drafting reviewing negotiating interpreting and advising on legal documents and contracts in collaboration with the business to achieve the best commercial outcome whilst mitigating risk
• Providing strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including contract law litigation transactions/anti-trust compliance intellectual property employment/labor corporate governance ethics and others.
• Developing close working relationships with Hitachi Energys internal customers including commercial business teams and supply chain functions
• Reviewing policies and other documents from vendors customers and other third parties ensuring compliance with policies.
• Researching analyzing and interpreting laws statutes and regulations.
• Developing awareness of legal issues and their implications across all areas of the business.
• Advising on claims liability legal rights and obligations and overseeing disputes and litigation matters.
• Supporting business units in managing contractual claims and advise on the resolution of disputes or litigation through external advisors when necessary.
• Participating in and promoting activities to ensure employees conduct business in compliance with the internal Hitachi Energy directives and applicable local laws.
• Proactively developing effective legal strategies and practical solutions to address legal issues.
• Monitoring legal affairs including but not limited to litigations and activity reports.
• Drafting and reviewing of Request for Quotations and input to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire tender preparation risks identification risk review negotiations of contracts framework agreements partnerships settlements etc. all in coordination with key internal stakeholders.
• Planning and coordinating legal training.
• Facilitating the sharing of best practices and ensuring harmonized and standardized processes are applied across Hitachi Energy to deliver consistent and optimized support to the business.
• Assisting with the implementation and the monitoring of integrity across Hitachi Energy and act as a personal role-model in this regard.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines. Support Corporate Legal and Compliance functions responsible to avoid non-compliance.
• Supporting the implementation of the Code of Ethic and Business Conduct and assisting with the resolution of integrity-related issues and other actions
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelors degree in law.
• A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience
• Ideally 5 years of experience as in-house legal counsel or in legal practice relating to major utilities construction/engineering projects with a successful track record of handling complex international corporation and commercial transactions.
• Strong experience in contract law and commercial negotiations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including team spirit as well as the ability to influence people at all levels.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Bar admission is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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