Hitachi is looking to hire a Contracts Specialist/ Legal Representative responsible for providing support to HEPI’s sales, operational and corporate functions related to legal, contractual and commercial risk.
About the Organization
Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
About the Position
The contracts Specialist/ Legal Representative will be responsible for providing support to Hitachi’s sales, operational and corporate functions as it relates to legal, contractual and commercial risk. The role will involve working to review and establish contracts, master service agreements and terms and conditions for all sales and purchases.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Minimise HEPI’s legal, contractual and commercial risk by following HEPI’s company contracting policy and risk management matrix.
- Review terms and conditions of tenders, sales and purchases to be in line with HEPI’s contracting policy, purchasing, sales and operational strategy and risk profile.
- Negotiate with customers and suppliers on terms where necessary and with guidance. First level point of contact on contractual and legal matters within the Americas, ensuring processes are adhered to in order to limit overall company liability.
- Liaise closely with the Australian-based VP – Legal & Commercial, to roll out and maintain Global Contracting Strategy as directed, and coordinate legal matters as they arise.
- Perform a key role in the coordination and review of various additional legal matters including NDAs, leases, intellectual property, governance and litigation.
- Contract administration and maintenance of central contracts reporting and storage.
- Remain up to date on all compliance matters which may affect HEPI.
- Obtain and manage legal advice as matters arise.
Qualifications
- Paralegal certification, or bachelor’s Degree in Law, Commerce, or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Contracts Specialist/Para-legal in a related industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (outlook, word, excel, Powerpoint).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish; Written and Verbal.
How to Apply?
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