Lead Legal Counsel

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Hitachi Energy has an opening for a Lead Legal Counsel for U.K. & Ireland. You will be responsible for leading a team of two lawyers and implementing the unit’s global strategy within the area of legal affairs. At the same time, you will provide professional advice on a broad range of legal and integrity issues relating to the Grid Integration business line particularly with regard to high value complex tenders and projects (HVDC Interconnector, offshore wind projects, substations), the aim being to ensure full compliance with Group directives and instructions as well as local statutory provisions.
Your responsibilities
Leading a team of two lawyers located in UK, being based in Vasteras, Sweden.
Provides expert legal advice and counsel over a broad range of issues affecting the business, especially for tenders and projects under execution within the portfolio of extremely complex power infrastructure projects.
Identifies legal issues of concern to the business and proactively develops effective legal strategies, mitigation actions and practical solutions in support of business activities.
Contributes to the review of Request for Quotations and input to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, tender preparation, risks identification, negotiations of contracts, framework agreements, partnerships, settlements, etc. all in coordination with key internal stakeholders.
Supports contract managers and project teams during project execution including claims to and from customers and subcontractors.
Promotes dispute avoidance and manages disputes and litigations liaising, where necessary, with external law firms.
Ensure good corporate governance in assigned area of accountability, support on regulatory and anti-trust issues, support implementation of the Code of Conduct and assist with investigation and resolution of integrity-related issues.
Contributes to the development of Group directives/instructions based on local legislation, assist with implementation of legal and integrity directives/instructions.

Your background
Ideally 8+ years of experience relating to grid system or major utilities construction/ engineering projects in the U.K. and Europe or abroad with a successful track record of handling complex international corporate and commercial transactions as well as significant claims and litigations.
Legal practice certificate for England & Wales or similar common law jurisdiction is mandatory.
Experience working within an engineering/construction industry, especially in UK.
Knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC3, and offshore contracts.
Demonstrable negotiating skills and expertise in drafting contractual and settlement agreements.
Business-minded and solution oriented. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including team spirit as well as the ability to influence at all levels.

More about us
Welcome to apply by February 9.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com