Senior Legal Counsel

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC; Raleigh (NC); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 235 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave programs and flexible work

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing North American operations. You will provide legal advice across business, commercial, litigation, risk, and compliance matters, draft and negotiate complex agreements, and manage disputes with outside counsel.

You will collaborate with business leaders across regions to develop practical strategies that protect the company. You will help ensure governance, support Code of Conduct initiatives, monitor laws and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school and admission to the North Carolina Bar or another State Bar.
• At least 8 years of experience in roles with similar responsibilities.
• Significant experience with product liability matters and commercial litigation.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and contracts across multiple business units.
• Participate in risk reviews and support risk management activities.
• Identify emerging legal issues and develop practical legal strategies and solutions.
• Support corporate governance activities and codes of conduct compliance initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel to support efficient legal services.

Connaissances

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Dispute resolution

Outside counsel management

Legal training

Formation

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

State Bar admission (NC or other)

Description du poste

Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0147629

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description: Senior Legal Counsel

The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing business operations in North America. You will provide legal advice and counsel across a broad range of business, commercial, litigation, risk, and compliance matters. This role includes drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, participating in risk reviews, managing disputes and outside counsel, and helping ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. You will work closely with business leaders and legal colleagues across multiple 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 across a matrixed organization, and the ability to provide pragmatic legal guidance in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters while managing 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 implementation of the Code of Conduct, integrity initiatives, and other 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, providing advice to support compliance and protect business interests and reputation.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school and 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; experience with global legal matters preferred.
• Sound legal judgment, comprehensive business understanding, and the ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, build professional relationships, and work effectively in a complex, multicultural, matrixed environment.

More About Us

Join Hitachi Energy and contribute to the evolving energy landscape while growing your legal career.

Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy.

Collaborative environment alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and regions.

Access to learning platforms and career development programs that support continuous growth.

Benefits

• Attractive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave programs and flexible work arrangements where applicable.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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