BUSINESS AFFAIRS COUNSEL

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training & Development

EOE

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Rail is seeking a seasoned Business Affairs Counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The role requires leading legal support across US projects, from contracts to compliance and dispute resolution, with collaboration across the US, Canada and Europe.

The candidate will negotiate complex documentation, assess risks, and advise on financial securities, bonds, and warranties within major infrastructure programs. A law degree and extensive US practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited institution; membership in a Law Society.
• Minimum 8 years of law practice experience within the United States.
• Experience with construction/contracts and commercial transactions.

Responsabilités

• Provide contractual and risk advice in the United States regarding business development, project procurement and formation, project execution, claims and compliance.
• Develop and negotiate contractual documentation and coordinate with teams in US, Canada and Europe.
• Provide legal support for our business and oversee dispute litigation involving company operations.
• Direct and oversee risk and contractual aspects of Financial Close on projects; advise on bonds, warranties and other securities.

Connaissances

US law practice

Formation

Juris Doctor

Description du poste

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.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Business Affairs Counsel who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

This position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Accountabilities

• The Legal Counsel will provide contractual and risk advice in the United States regarding business development, project procurement and formation, project execution, claims, and business compliance.
• This role includes taking primary responsibility for developing and negotiating contractual documentation and working with teams related to major infrastructure projects, liaising with corporate legal counsel and other departments in US, Canada and Europe.
• Provide legal support for our business.
• Development and negotiation of contract documentation for example: Teaming Agreements, JV Contract agreements, Project Head Agreements, Design‑Build drop down terms, and key vendor terms.
• Liaise with corporate legal counsel to achieve concurrence with corporate practices. Participate in overseeing dispute litigation involving company operations. Maintain compliance with all 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. Provide advice in relation to bonds, warranties, guarantees and other financial securities.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of law practice experience within the United States

Desired Skills

• In-depth understanding of Common Law relating to construction/contracts and commercial transactions domestically and an 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 solving problems and developing innovative strategies to succeed.
• Proactive client relationship management skills with various points of contact within the organization.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills in complex and at times adversarial situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal and external parties on large scale projects and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and drive to succeed. Ability to manage (plan/organize/prioritize) multiple tasks/priorities.
• A proven transaction leader with demonstrated ability to close deals.
• Highly effective language, communication and presentation skills.

Education

Law Degree from an accredited institution or similar relevant education; membership in a Law Society

Language

EnglishProficiency

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts,a RetirementSavings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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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