Details of the Organization

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, driving a sustainable energy future through innovative grid technologies with digitalization at the core.

Details of the Job/Internship

Hitachi Energy is hiring a Legal Counsel with 6+ years of legal experience to join their Legal & Integrity team in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, interpret, and advise on legal documents to achieve commercial outcomes while mitigating risks.
• Provide legal advice on matters including contracts, real estate, litigation, compliance, antitrust, intellectual property, labor law, governance, and ethics.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal business teams and supply chain functions.
• Review third-party policies and documents to ensure compliance.
• Conduct legal research and interpret statutes and regulations.
• Advise on claims liability, disputes, and litigation matters; coordinate with external advisors as required.
• Support business units in managing contractual claims and dispute resolution.
• Oversee legal matters related to factory locations.
• Draft and review RFQs, PQQs, tenders, risk reviews, framework agreements, and settlements.
• Plan and deliver legal training for business teams.
• Promote compliance with internal directives and applicable laws, acting as a role model for integrity and ethics.
• Monitor legal affairs including litigation and reporting.
• Facilitate best practice sharing and harmonized processes across the organization.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Laws from a leading Indian university; Master of Laws preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as in-house counsel or legal practitioner handling major utilities, construction, or engineering projects.
• Strong background in complex international corporate and commercial transactions, claims, and litigation.
• Experience with large-scale project contracts, utilities, or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, government and commercial contracting practices, and construction industry regulations.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and settlement expertise.
• Business-minded, solution-oriented, with leadership skills and the ability to influence across levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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