Legal Counsel

Hitachi Energy

New Cairo, Egypt
On-site
Drafting and reviewing legal documents
Negotiating contracts and agreements
Providing strategic legal advice
Hitachi Energy is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business units in New Cairo, Egypt. The role requires a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in corporate governance and legal matters relating to major utilities projects

Job Summary

  • Provide full-spectrum legal support across Corporate Functions and Business Units including Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage, Transformers, and Services for Africa.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts, providing strategic advice on a broad range of matters including contract law, litigation, and compliance.
  • Develop close working relationships with internal customers, review third-party documents, and advise on claims liability and dispute resolution.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Hitachi Energy is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business units in New Cairo, Egypt. The role requires a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in corporate governance and legal matters relating to major utilities projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents
  • Negotiating contracts and agreements
  • Providing strategic legal advice
  • Managing disputes and litigation
  • Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Developing strong working relationships
  • Proactive legal strategy development
  • Promoting ethical business conduct
  • Facilitating best practice sharing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in law
  • Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience
  • 4+ years in-house legal counsel or legal practice
  • Experience with major utilities construction/engineering projects
  • Strong experience in corporate governance
  • Bar admission is mandatory

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