Senior Legal Counsel: Growth, Risk & Compliance

Hitachi Energy; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing North American operations. You will provide legal advice on business, commercial, litigation, risk, and compliance matters, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, managing disputes, and guiding governance. This role requires independent judgment and collaboration across a matrixed organization.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, admission to a State Bar, and at least 8 years of relevant

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the North Carolina Bar or another State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management across business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Participate in risk reviews and support risk management activities.

Skills

Legal advisory

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission (NC or other state)

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing North American operations. You will provide legal advice on business, commercial, litigation, risk, and compliance matters, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, managing disputes, and guiding governance. This role requires independent judgment and collaboration across a matrixed organization.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, admission to a State Bar, and at least 8 years of relevant