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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for the legal entity in Sweden to further strengthen Hitachi Energy’s global legal team by providing legal advice to business units in Sweden, primarily for Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit with focus on high value complex tenders and projects in HVDC business (i.e. HVDC Interconnectors and offshore wind connections).

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will bring your legal know-how to diverse tasks, and ensure all contractual activities are executed in accordance with the relevant regulations and instructions as well as local statutory provisions. Reporting to the Head of Legal HVDC & PGQS Europe, the successful candidate will advise business units on a wide range of legal and integrity topics.

The preferred working location for this role is Västerås, Sweden, with the possibility to work in a hybrid model. The role may require some domestic and overseas travelling occasionally.

“We are proud of our history and are now focusing on the future. As the world is changing, you as a Senior Legal Counsel will be able to support the energy transition to a sustainable energy future for all. We are very much looking forward to you joining us on this journey.” - Christophe Barwig, Head of Legal HVDC & GPQS Europe.

How you’ll make an impact

• Meeting with customers, partners, and suppliers, negotiating contract terms (including framework agreements and partnership/consortium agreements) in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders, also to drive the development of different business models particularly with regard to high value complex tenders and projects.
• Working as a trusted business partner.
• Identifying legal issues of concern to the business and proactively developing effective legal strategies, mitigation actions, and practical solutions in support of business activities.
• Contributing to the preparation of tender submissions by in particular review of tender documents, identification of risks, drafting of deviations, and participation in risk reviews relating to the respective project.
• Collaboration with local and global legal as well as interdisciplinary teams.
• Promoting dispute avoidance and managing disputes and litigations with internal and external stakeholders, including liaising, where necessary, with external law firms and experts.
• Ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations as well as internal processes, regulations, and guidelines in various fields.
• Contributing to the development of guidelines and directives and assisting with their implementation.
• Supporting the implementation of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and assisting the resolution of integrity-related issues and other actions.
• Training of Company employees in all legal and integrity matters.

Your Background

• University Law Degree from a Swedish university.
• Extensive experience as a lawyer relating to grid system or major utilities construction/engineering projects with a successful track record of handling complex international corporate and commercial transactions as well as significant claims and litigations.
• Knowledge of governmental and commercial regulations and practices, working knowledge of FIDIC and offshore contracts.
• Proven communication, drafting of contracts, and negotiation skills; strong interpersonal skills including team spirit.
• Committed, business-minded, and solution-oriented; strong decision-making capability as well as ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English; proficiency in other European languages is a plus.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More information:

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Christophe Barwig, Christophe.Barwig@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.