Senior Legal Counsel
Hitachi
- Raleigh, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide legal advice and counsel to Hitachi Energy management and manages disputes as needed.
- Draft and negotiate various types of commercial and complex agreements and contracts in collaboration with Region/Country Legal/Integrity Manager and relevant business managers.
- Participate in Risk Reviews according to Company and Business directives and instructions.
- Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to management and proactively contribute to effective legal strategies and practical solutions.
- Ensure good corporate governance in the area of accountability at country level, support implementation of the Code of Conduct and on-going integrity training and assist in investigation and resolution of any integrity issues that arise as directed.
- Assist with implementation of both local and Group legal and integrity directives and instructions and monitor on-going integrity.
- Manage outside counsel.
- Provide legal training and awareness for employees in the business as directed.
- Assist Business colleagues and Head of Legal in cost-effective and timely resolution of business disputes and lawsuits.
- Coordinate, as needed, with Legal colleagues for other Businesses.
- Act with a high degree of initiative and independence to identify and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Provide advice to meet strategic goals and to protect business reputation, interests and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Ongoing monitoring of applicable laws, regulations and policies.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
- J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school and bar admission in North Carolina or other State Bar; at least 8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Need to be practical and business-minded with an ability to present a business partner with real-world, pragmatic advice. Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment is also needed.
- Significant experience providing legal advice concerning product liability issues and commercial litigation.
- Experience with global legal matters preferred.
- Sound legal judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Comprehensive understanding of business matters.
- A results-oriented professional with strong common sense and superior business acumen.
- Understanding of technical concepts and an interest in technology.
- Experience interacting with regulators, clients and customers with respect to incidents, vulnerabilities, audits or other related inquiries.
- The ability to be recognized as an independent and respected legal advisor, and ability to work in a complex, matrix structure where cooperation is often gained through influence rather than through direct command.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a significant workload.
- Strong leadership and independent decision-making ability.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to compile and analyze regulatory and business information, assess risk, and provide resolutions or recommendations for process improvement.
- Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
- Ability to use creativity and influence to meet and overcome resistance to change.
- Excellent written, interpersonal and analytical skills are required.