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About the Role

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future. This role will support the Regional Head of Legal and Country Heads of Legal in providing legal advice, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist Regional and Country Heads of Legal in providing legal advice and counseling.
Manage dispute and litigation matters as directed.
Arrange and participate in strategic meetings with Hitachi HQ.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
Support contract review and negotiation, including frame agreements, contracts, and partnerships.
Participate in the development and implementation of legal strategies.
Support good corporate governance at the regional and country level.
Support the implementation of the Code of Conduct and assist in ongoing integrity training.
Ensure compliance with company policies, local legal regulations, and Group directives.
Assist with the implementation of local and group legal and integrity directives and instructions.
Monitor ongoing integrity and execute due diligence.
Contribute to the development and implementation of local and group legal and integrity directives.
Manage and communicate with external service providers, including legal counsels.
Participate in various local, regional, and global projects within the department.
Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities through the Legal and Integrity learning program.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Requirements

High proficiency in both Japanese and English is required.
Graduate degree in law is required.
0-2 years of experience in the legal field.
Bar license is nice to have but not mandatory.
Enthusiasm to grow legal career in a global environment.
Demonstrated ability to be agile and keen to learn.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong interest in technology and process improvement.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Skills

Legal advice
Dispute management
Litigation management
Legal research
Legal document preparation
Contract review
Contract negotiation
Legal strategy development
Corporate governance
Code of Conduct implementation
Integrity training
Regulatory compliance
Due diligence
External service provider management
Project participation
Continuous learning
Problem-solving
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full time
Hybrid working style applicable
Fixed term contractual role of 18 months

Experience Level

0-2 years of experience

Education Level

Graduate degree in law

Benefits

Employment insurance
Industrial injury insurance
Health insurance
Pension insurance
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Wedding leave
Maternity leave
Spousal maternity leave
Parental leave
Nursing care leave

About the Company

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure.
We collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.
Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.
With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling.
Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.