Legal Counsel

Job Summary

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (remote work enabled). Position: Legal Counsel - Transactional, major construction & energy projects. Full time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to project teams on high value, complex tenders and projects, including HVDC interconnectors, offshore and onshore substations.
• Draft, review and negotiate EPC agreements, standard construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and bespoke agreements to ensure compliance with Hitachi Group directives.
• Contribute to the review of RFQs/ITTs and tender preparation, risk identification and framework agreement negotiation.
• Offer legal support during sales, execution and warranty phases, aiding dispute avoidance and early conflict management.
• Develop group directives and instructions, assist with implementation of local legislation and integrity policies.
• Manage external service providers, including external legal counsel, when necessary.
• Deliver legal training and awareness on contract negotiation and integrity matters.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent jurisdiction, minimum 5years post qualification experience in construction and energy projects.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and engineering contracts, including EPC, sub contracts and consultancy agreements.
• Strong knowledge of standard form contracts such as JCT, NEC, FIDIC.
• Experience managing or supporting construction disputes, adjudication, arbitration or litigation.
• Commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Capacity to work independently, manage diverse workload in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross jurisdictional projects and collaboration with international legal teams.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Group risk management governance framework.
• Experience with contractual frameworks for HVDC interconnectors and grid solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth programmes.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation. Please contact us with specific accommodation requirements.