Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Job ID: R0114295 Date Posted: 2025-12-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: Hitachi Energy has an exciting opening for an experienced and high-caliber transactional Legal Counsel (minimum 2 years + PQE) with a proven track record in major construction and engineering projects, to play an active part in the energy transition and contribute to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. The successful candidate will be based in Birmingham, United Kingdom (working remotely) and be part of the growing team supporting the Grid Integration business unit for the UK & Ireland. You will provide advice and be part of the project teams on legal and integrity matters, particularly in relation to high-value complex tenders and projects, including High Voltage Direct Current Interconnectors, offshore projects, onshore substations, and grid and power quality solutions. You will draft and negotiate EPC agreements to ensure full compliance with Hitachi Group directives and apply your legal experience to represent our interests, supported by the Hitachi Group risk management governance. As a member of the UK & European legal team, you will be integrated into the global Hitachi Energy legal counsel network and will collaborate on a case-by-case basis with international colleagues on cross-jurisdictional projects, sharing experiences and knowledge. How you'll make an impact: - Excellent transactional experience in the construction & energy projects sectors, and proficient in drafting, commenting on, and negotiating tenders and contractual agreements for complex national and international projects in the energy sector. - Adept at drafting and negotiating standard forms of construction and EPC contracts, particularly NEC, and with preferable experience with FIDIC, but will also be confident in navigating and managing bespoke EP agreements. - Identify legal issues of concern and proactively develop effective legal strategies, mitigation actions, and practical solutions in support of business activities; - Contribute to the review of RFQs/ITTs from a legal perspective and input into tender preparation, risks identification, negotiation of contracts, framework agreements, and consortium agreements, all in coordination with key internal stakeholders; - Provide legal support to project teams during sales, execution, and warranty phases and contribute to early dispute avoidance and conflict management, liaising where necessary, with external law firms; - Contribute to the development of Group directives/instructions based on local legislation, and assist with the implementation of legal and integrity directives/instructions; - Manage and liaise with external service providers, including external legal counsel where necessary or relevant; - Provide legal training and awareness, including training on contract negotiation and integrity matters, and be able to work remotely and independently to achieve key tender and project deadlines. Background: - Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE). - Proven experience in construction law, including both contentious and non-contentious matters. - Strong knowledge of standard form construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC). - Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and engineering contracts, including subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and collateral warranties. - Ability to provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders, including project managers, procurement teams, and senior leadership. - Experience managing or supporting construction disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. - Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently and manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. More about us: Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Applications are open until [insert date]. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy! Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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• Review and refine AI-generated responses related to diverse legal fields, contracts, corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and compliance • Evaluate outputs for technical accuracy, legal logic, and regulatory alignment • Draft realistic legal scenarios covering commercial, contract, corporate, compliance, or regulatory challenges • Generate scenario variations from perspectives such as legal counsel, compliance officer, board member, regulator, or commercial partner • Identify weaknesses in legal logic, regulatory interpretation, or risk analysis

JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to creating breakthrough science that improves people’s health. We constantly look ahead—anticipating advancements in medical science and technology—and bringing innovative solutions to life. The Opportunity Every day, more than 10 million tests are performed on Abbott diagnostic instruments, delivering trusted lab results to millions worldwide. Our mission is to enable smarter medical and economic decision-making and transform how people manage their health across every stage of life. We are seeking a Digital Health Solutions Consultant to support AlinIQ customer loyalty and sales initiatives, with a strong focus on value realization. In this role, you will work closely with the Core Lab Sales team to deliver intelligent insights and collaborate with clients to develop tailored digital health solutions using the AlinIQ portfolio. What You’ll Do - Deliver advanced presentations of AlinIQ Solutions to customers, supporting the Core Sales Team and/or DHSE to understand client medical and technical needs and propose the best-fit solution. - Ensure customers fully understand and utilize all AlinIQ functionalities—turning satisfied clients into enthusiastic promoters. - Build and maintain strong ongoing relationships with existing clients, helping them optimize daily workflows and identifying new opportunities aligned with AlinIQ capabilities to drive value expansion. - Support the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) during the pre‑sales phase in partnership with customers and Core Sales roles. - Provide advanced, hands-on functional training to customers on AlinIQ enablers within real-world laboratory operations. - Increase customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS) while identifying and communicating value expansion opportunities to the Core Sales team. - Deep dive into customer needs and position AlinIQ enablers to transform sites into reference customers; act as a bridge between the customer and internal marketing teams. - Reduce training-related errors and minimize avoidable support workload for the ITSS team through targeted hyper‑care. Education - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. - Preferred: Degree in medical, life sciences, IT, or medical technology. Background & Skills - Strong understanding of IT technologies within hospital and laboratory environments. - Expertise in clinical laboratory workflows (sample handling, order/results, inventory, quality, etc.). - Deep understanding of key clinical laboratory KPIs, with the ability to design, monitor, manage, and enhance them. - Clear understanding of how technology creates value across healthcare and laboratory settings. - Preferred: Experience with IT products in Healthcare and/or Laboratory Medicine. - Demonstrated ability to challenge and improve the status quo; strong analytical, problem‑solving, and consulting skills. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities; comfortable in customer-facing roles. - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. What We Offer As a global healthcare leader, Abbott offers an exceptional benefits package, including: - Competitive salary - Defined contribution pension scheme - Private healthcare - Life assurance - A flexible benefits program Follow your career goals at Abbott, where diverse opportunities help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity. Learn more at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Force DIVISION: CRLB Core Lab LOCATION: United Kingdom > Maidenhead : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, reseller and partner agreements, and NDAs, ensuring contracts align with business goals and protect the company's interests. • Partner closely with product, sales, finance, HR, business development, and engineering to provide practical legal guidance that supports business execution. • Advise on intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyright protections. • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, fallback language, and standard legal processes. • Advise on legal considerations related to product development, feature launches, AI usage, data practices, and privacy-by-design. • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), data security, consumer protection requirements, and employment laws. • Support and participate in lobbying (federal and state level) efforts where applicable. • Advise and support the People team by ensuring appropriate documentation, investigations, and compliance frameworks regarding personnel matters, employment policies, equity programs, and workplace compliance. Coordinate with and engage specialized external counsel as necessary. • Manage and coordinate responses to litigation matters and subpoenas, including document preservation, discovery obligations, and evidence management. • Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal and business risk across the organization. • Support corporate governance activities, including board materials, corporate filings, entity management, shareholder relations and internal approvals. • Provide guidance and coordinate legal support in areas where the company engages specialized counsel, including but not limited to • Mergers and acquisitions (e.g., due diligence support) • International expansion and regulatory/compliance considerations • Support improvements to legal operations, including contract workflows and document management. • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal best practices. • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board of directors. • Build, manage, and scale the legal department to support company growth and evolving strategic objectives.