<p style="text-align:left;"><b>Location:</b></p>Raleigh, North Carolina, United States<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0113171<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2025-12-03<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Legal, Compliance &amp; Audit<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Remote:</b></p>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><b>Legal Counsel M&amp;A</b></div><div></div><div><b>The Opportunity</b></div><div>At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping for the future of sustainable power systems. We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions (M&amp;A) to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to play a critical role in driving strategic growth initiatives that impact the global energy landscape.</div><div>In this role, you will be at the forefront of complex transactions that enable innovation and transformation in the power industry. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to navigate legal challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses. Your expertise will help us strengthen our position as a leader in delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.</div><div>If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving intricate legal puzzles, and want to contribute to a mission that powers progress for generations, then this is the opportunity for you. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.</div><div></div><div><b>How You’ll Make an Impact</b></div><ul><li>Lead and manage legal aspects of M&amp;A transactions.</li><li>Draft and negotiate key agreements and transaction documents.</li><li>Conduct and oversee comprehensive legal due diligence.</li><li>Advise internal teams throughout all phases of M&amp;A deals.</li><li>Collaborate with external counsel and advisors for efficient execution.</li><li>Develop best practices for M&amp;A legal processes and documentation.</li><li>Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting M&amp;A and energy.</li><li>Support post-closing integration activities.</li><li><b>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and i</b><b>nternal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b>Your Background</b></div><ul><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.</li><li>Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.</li><li><div>Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing corporate law, with a significant focus on M&amp;A transactions, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.</div></li><li><div>Strong understanding of corporate and securities law, and other regulations relevant to M&amp;A.</div></li><li><div>Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</div></li><li><div>Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. </div></li><li><div>Experience in the energy transmission and distribution sector, in the software industry or in a related industrial field, is a plus. </div></li><li><b>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b>More About Us</b></div><div>We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.</div><div>For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):</div><ul><li>Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.</li><li>Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, disability insurance.</li><li>Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.</li><li>Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).</li><li>Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.</li></ul><p>  </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h2>Protected veterans and 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2><p></p><p></p>

<p>Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.</p>

Legal Counsel M&A

<p><b>Location:</b></p>Raleigh, North Carolina, United States<p></p><p><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0113171<p></p><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2025-12-03<p></p><p><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p></p><p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Legal, Compliance &amp; Audit<p></p><p><b>Job Schedule:&nbsp;</b></p>Full time<p></p><p><b>Remote:</b></p>Yes<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><b>Legal Counsel M&amp;A</b></div><div></div><div><b>The Opportunity</b></div><div>At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping for the future of sustainable power systems. We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions (M&amp;A) to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to play a critical role in driving strategic growth initiatives that impact the global energy landscape.</div><div>In this role, you will be at the forefront of complex transactions that enable innovation and transformation in the power industry. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to navigate legal challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses. Your expertise will help us strengthen our position as a leader in delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.</div><div>If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving intricate legal puzzles, and want to contribute to a mission that powers progress for generations, then this is the opportunity for you. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.</div><div></div><div><b>How You’ll Make an Impact</b></div><ul><li>Lead and manage legal aspects of M&amp;A transactions.</li><li>Draft and negotiate key agreements and transaction documents.</li><li>Conduct and oversee comprehensive legal due diligence.</li><li>Advise internal teams throughout all phases of M&amp;A deals.</li><li>Collaborate with external counsel and advisors for efficient execution.</li><li>Develop best practices for M&amp;A legal processes and documentation.</li><li>Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting M&amp;A and energy.</li><li>Support post-closing integration activities.</li><li><b>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and i</b><b>nternal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b>Your Background</b></div><ul><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.</li><li>Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.</li><li><div>Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing corporate law, with a significant focus on M&amp;A transactions, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.</div></li><li><div>Strong understanding of corporate and securities law, and other regulations relevant to M&amp;A.</div></li><li><div>Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</div></li><li><div>Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.&nbsp;</div></li><li><div>Experience in the energy transmission and distribution sector, in the software industry or in a related industrial field, is a plus.&nbsp;</div></li><li><b>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b>More About Us</b></div><div>We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.</div><div>For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):</div><ul><li>Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.</li><li>Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, disability insurance.</li><li>Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.</li><li>Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).</li><li>Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.</li></ul><p> &nbsp;</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Protected veterans and 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. &nbsp;Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2><p></p><p></p>

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