Senior Legal Counsel
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Senior Legal Counsel advising Hitachi Energy’s North American energy business on commercial agreements, litigation, risk, and compliance. Managing disputes, outside counsel, governance, and legal strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters
- Manage 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 supporting business priorities
- Support corporate governance activities and implementation of the Code of Conduct, integrity initiatives, and related initiatives
- Manage and coordinate outside counsel
- Deliver legal training and awareness programs for employees and business stakeholders
- Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and policies and advise on compliance and protection of business interests and reputation
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
- Work closely with business leaders and legal colleagues across regions and business units to develop practical legal strategies
Requirements:
- 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
- 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 and comprehensive business understanding
- Ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders, build professional relationships, and work effectively in a complex, multicultural, matrixed environment
Benefits:
- 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
- Attractive health and retirement benefits
- Paid leave programs
- Flexible work arrangements where applicable
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