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The opportunity

Join our Legal & Integrity team and help support business operations through legal guidance, contract management, and compliance initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with experience in corporate law, compliance, and contract negotiation who is looking to further develop their career in a dynamic and international environment. You will gain exposure to complex legal matters, contribute to integrity and governance initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while supporting business growth.

How you'll make an impact

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts under appropriate guidance.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of corporate documents and regulatory filings.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of compliance and integrity programs.
• Help ensure adherence to corporate integrity requirements, including anti-corruption, data privacy, and conflict of interest policies.
• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support internal investigations related to business conduct and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel on legal matters in Colombia.
• Maintain accurate legal records and contract databases.
• Provide practical legal guidance to support business activities and decision-making.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background

• Degree in Law with a valid professional license to practice.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, contract analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Advanced English skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contractual law.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

More about us

• Opportunity to work in a global and collaborative environment.
• Exposure to international legal, compliance, and business matters.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Career growth within a leading global organization.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.