Legal Counsel

Job SummaryLocation: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (remote work enabled). Position: Legal Counsel - Transactional, major construction & energy projects. Full-time.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 QualificationsQualified 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 QualificationsExperience 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