Senior Legal Counsel — Global Contracts & Compliance

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Georgia; Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Innovative technologies

Collaborative environment

Learning platforms

Health & retirement benefits

Paid leave & flexible work

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing North American business operations.

You will provide broad legal counsel across commercial, risk, and compliance matters, draft and negotiate complex agreements, manage disputes and outside counsel, and help ensure governance and Code of Conduct compliance. The role requires independent judgment, collaboration across a matrixed organization, and the ability to deliver pragmatic guidance in a dynamic, multicultural

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters, including 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 Code of Conduct and integrity 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 to support compliance and protect business interests.

Kenntnisse

Legal judgment

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Multicultural collaboration

Ausbildung

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission (to North Carolina or other state)

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing North American business operations.

You will provide broad legal counsel across commercial, risk, and compliance matters, draft and negotiate complex agreements, manage disputes and outside counsel, and help ensure governance and Code of Conduct compliance. The role requires independent judgment, collaboration across a matrixed organization, and the ability to deliver pragmatic guidance in a dynamic, multicultural