Legal Contract Management Senior Professional

Legal Contract Management Senior Professional

Join Hitachi Energy as a Legal Contract Management Senior Professional, and play a pivotal role in guiding complex, high-impact energy projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will lead contract strategy across the North America region, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and alignment with business goals. You'll partner with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders, influencing key commercial decisions and supporting successful project execution.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise in contract management, negotiation, and legal analysis to a global organization driving the energy transition. You will work on diverse projects across data centers, EPC, and power generation, gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies and markets. Your insights will directly shape contract frameworks, mitigate risks, and enhance operational performance—making a lasting impact on both business outcomes and customer success.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and implement contract strategies aligned with business and project goals
• Review and negotiate commercial and technical terms in tenders and agreements
• Identify contract risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Analyze contract baselines, including scope, schedule, and specifications
• Partner with Legal to draft and finalize agreements during sales and execution phases
• Provide contractual guidance to project managers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor contract performance and lead lessons learned and closeout activities
• Deliver training on contract management practices across the organization

Your background

• Degree in Law or equivalent qualification
• 7+ years of experience in contract management
• Experience with Data Center, EPC, or Power Generation contracts
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, legal frameworks, and risk management
• Experience working in international and cross-functional environments
• Structured, detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills

More about us

• Be part of a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions
• Grow through continuous learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities
• Work in an inclusive environment that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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