Legal Counsel: General Business Expert Professional

The opportunity

You as a experienced Legal Counsel will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Västerås, Sweden. You will provide professional support and advice on a broad range of Legal and Integrity matters for Hitachi Energy's Business Units and Functions in an international environment.

How you'll make an impact

• 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 projects;
• Meeting with customers, partners and suppliers, negotiating contract terms in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders;
• Being involved in the development of different business models;
• Collaboration with local and global Legal & Integrity colleagues as well as being part of 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 Ethic and Business Conduct and assisting the resolution of Integrity-related issues and other actions; and
• Training of Company employees in all Legal & Integrity matters.

• University Law Degree from Swedish university;
• 5+ years of experience as a lawyer relating to complex international corporate and commercial transactions as well as claims and litigations;
• Knowledge of governmental and commercial regulations and practices, working knowledge of FIDIC and similar 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.

• 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 onboard 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.