Senior Contract Manager

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join their Grid Integration Business line. This role, based in Raleigh or potentially remote, offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that power essential services. You will collaborate with diverse teams to navigate legal complexities, support contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulations. With a commitment to ethical conduct and integrity, this position allows you to make a significant difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Program with company match

Life and Family legal support

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate or law firm settings focused on grid systems.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify legal issues in Grid Integration projects and develop strategies.
• Support tender preparation and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and be part of a global team that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As a Senior Contract Manager in our Grid Integration Business line, you will work on impactful projects that power homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, or potentially remote, this role offers you the chance to collaborate with fantastic people, develop your skills, and make a real difference in our communities and society. Bring your passion and energy to a team that values diversity and collaboration, driving great innovation.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Identify legal issues in Grid Integration projects and develop effective strategies.

• Support tender preparation, risk identification, and contract negotiations.

• Protect and enforce company policies and interests in negotiations.

• Collaborate with global legal teams and interdisciplinary project teams.

• Promote dispute avoidance and support project management in claims.

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Promote ethical conduct and integrity in all activities.

• Present legal risks in internal risk reviews and management processes.

Your Background

• Juris Doctorate degree and admission to the bar in a U.S. jurisdiction.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in corporate or law firm settings, focusing on grid systems or major utilities projects.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

• Knowledge of governmental and commercial regulations and practices.

• Experience with project-financed and utility-scale EPC agreements.

• Excellent communication, contract drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Trusted business partner and team player with the ability to work under pressure.

• Ability/willingness to travel as needed.

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.

• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.

• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.

• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).

• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.

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