Junior Lawyer 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity
 

Join Hitachi Energy’s global Legal & Integrity team as a Junior Lawyer and kick-start your legal career in a dynamic, international environment!

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Junior Lawyer to support our Legal and Integrity Department for a fixed term of 18 months.
As part of this role, you will participate in a specialized learning program designed to build the skills and knowledge essential for a successful legal career within a global organization.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of legal matters and projects—locally, regionally, and globally. You’ll also contribute to the development of innovative legal tools, including those powered by Generative AI, to support our growing business.

This position reports to the Global Head of Contracts and Litigation.
 

How you’ll make an impact

• Support the Head of Contracts and Litigation and colleagues in providing legal advice across a broad range of issues, including dispute resolution and litigation

• Assist in the development and implementation of Generative AI tools for legal applications

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents

• Review and support contract negotiations

• Contribute to the development and rollout of legal strategies, directives, and standards

• Liaise with external service providers, including legal counsel

• Participate in cross-functional projects at local, regional, and global levels

• Engage in continuous learning through our Legal and Integrity learning program

• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and supporting your colleagues and the business
   

Your background        

• Graduate degree in law

• 0-2 years of experience

• Bar admission is preferred but not mandatory

• Demonstrated ability to be agile and keen to learn

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Strong interest in technology and process improvement

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• High level of integrity and ethical standards

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required