Legal Counsel, HVDC

2 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Full time

Location:

(HE)Remote_Birmingham

Job ID:

R0051029

Date Posted:


Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Grid Integration (GI) Business Unit has an opening for a high-caliber Legal Counsel with a proven track record in major construction and engineering projects reporting to the Lead Legal Counsel for U.K. & Ireland.

As Legal Counsel, you will provide advice and support the tendering and execution teams on legal and integrity issues relating to the GI Business Unit particularly with regard to high value complex tenders and projects (HVDC Interconnector, offshore wind projects, substations) in addition to projects falling within the Grid and Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) unit, with the goal being to ensure full compliance with Group directives and instructions as well as local statutory provisions.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide expert legal advice and counsel over a broad range of issues affecting the Grid Integration business unit, especially for tenders and projects under execution within the portfolio of complex power infrastructure projects;
  • Identify legal issues of concern to the Grid Integration business unit and proactively develops effective legal strategies, mitigation actions and practical solutions in support of business activities;
  • Contribute to the review of RFQs/ITTs from a legal perspective and input into tender preparation, risks identification, negotiations of contracts, framework agreements and consortium agreement, all in coordination with key internal stakeholders;
  • Support contract managers and project teams during project execution including claims to and from customers and subcontractors;
  • Promote dispute avoidance and conflict management, liaising where necessary, with external law firms;
  • Contribute to the development of Group directives/instructions based on local legislation, assist with implementation of legal and integrity directives/instructions;
  • Manage and liaise with, external service providers, including external legal counsel where necessary or relevant; and
  • Provide legal training and awareness, including training on contract negotiation and integrity, for employees in Grid Integration.

Background:

  • Proven legal experience similar environment as Hitachi Energy
  • Tender preparation, risks identification, negotiations of contracts experience
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong Stakeholder experience
  • Thrives under pressure and delivering solutions
  • Excellent team player

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