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Enterprise Software EMEA Regional Counsel 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Apply locations Baden, Aargau, Switzerland time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0099151
Location:
Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0099151
Date Posted:
2025-07-23
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & Audit
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
As a Legal Counsel, you will offer expert legal support for the Enterprise Software business activities across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will encompass comprehensive legal support in the management and execution of all contracts, overseeing potential disputes, and handling various day-to-day business operations. If you possess refined legal skills, can tackle complex issues within an international corporate setting, and are determined, energetic, and capable of influencing at all levels, we invite you to join our team.
How you’ll make an impact
• Contract Management: Provide professional and business-oriented support with EMEA commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all contracts with customers, partners, vendors, and suppliers on software contracts (license, maintenance, consulting services, SaaS, escrow, etc)
• Legal Advice: Offer targeted legal advice to support key strategic goals, safeguard the company's reputation and interests, and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate and work cross-functionally with other legal counsels, sales, finance, and other business functions in the EMEA region
• Training: Provide training to internal clients on relevant contracting issues
• Policy Development: Develop and implement standards, policies, and procedures related to this function
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management: Advise on the resolution of pre-litigation claims and disputes and handle complex commercial litigation matters in EMEA, including selecting, engaging, and managing outside counsel, and collaborating with Hitachi Energy local counsels
Your background
• Educational Background: Master’s degree in law within EMEA, preferably with qualification in both common and civil law
• Experience: Five years of general corporate legal and software/digital legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm. Knowledge in Cybersecurity and Data Protection is a plus
• Work style: Business- and solution-driven approach with yet the ability to provide accurate, high-quality legal advice and a sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions
• Personal Attitude: Responsiveness and high degree of responsibility with the willingness to think “out of the box”
• Environment: Ability to work under pressure in a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment that is changing and may be challenging
• Communication and Language Skills: Well-developed oral and written communication skills in English; French and German is an advantage
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, we believe that diversity powers innovation and collaboration drives success. Our teams are made up of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, working together across borders and disciplines to shape a more sustainable energy future. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
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About Us
Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.
From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
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