Legal Counsel ca55015545
1 month ago
**At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation**
Hitachi Energy Canada has an opening for Legal Counsel located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who will have responsibility for supporting the growing business needs for Hitachi Energy in Canada. You will be responsible for providing sound legal advice and counsel while implementing global strategy within the area of legal affairs. You will assist in the development and implementation of business-focused legal strategies that drive increased order volume for the Company while simultaneously protecting against significant risks across Canada. You will guide and counsel stakeholders to ensure comprehension and coordination of the necessary legal measures to ensure the successful operation of the various Company Businesses. This is an opportunity to advise and represent the Company Business’ interests regarding a variety of legal matters that the Company Businesses encounter in their respective markets. You will report directly to the Head of Legal and Integrity, Canada.
**Your responsibilities**
- Provides legal advice and counsel to Hitachi Energy management across either a broad range of legal issues, or within one specialist area, and manages dispute and litigation matters as directed.
- Contract negotiation: Assists with negotiation of frame agreements, contracts, partnerships and other contractual terms in collaboration with Region/Country Legal/Integrity Manager and relevant business managers.
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
- Participate in Risk Reviews according to Company and Business directives and instructions.
- Legal strategies: Anticipates and identifies legal issues of concern to management and proactively contributes to effective legal strategies and practical solutions.
- Governance: Ensures good corporate governance in the area of accountability at country level, supports implementation of the Code of Conduct and on-going integrity training and assists in investigation and resolution of any integrity issues that arise as directed.
- Company guidelines and instructions: Assists with the implementation of both local and Group legal and integrity directives and instructions and monitors on-going integrity.
- External service providers: Manages and liaises with external service providers, including external legal counsel.
- Training: Provides 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.
- Provides 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.
**Your background**
- LLB or JD degree from an accredited law school with at least 5 years of general corporate legal experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Experience in litigation would be helpful.
- A member in good standing of a provincial Bar association in Canada.
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Minimum 5 years commercial contracts drafting and negotiation experience in-house or at a law firm.
- 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.
- Excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, research and writing skills.
- Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
- A results-oriented professional with strong common sense and business acumen.
- Understanding of highly technical concepts and an interest in technology.
- The ability to be recognized as an independent and respected legal advisor, and ability to work in a complex, matrix structure.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a significant workload.
- Strong independent decision-making ability.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to compile and analyze regulatory and business information, assess risk, and provide resolutions.
**More about us**
**Reference Number**
CA55015545
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance
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