Location:Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CanadaJob ID: R0134399Date Posted:2026-06-18Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.Profession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance &amp; AuditJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div>Job Description</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hitachi Énergie Canada est à la recherche d’un(e) Conseiller(ère) juridique dynamique pour rejoindre notre équipe Légale &amp; Intégrité basée à Montréal. Il s’agit d’une opportunité unique de soutenir une entreprise en pleine croissance et de contribuer à façonner le cadre juridique d’un leader mondial de l’innovation énergétique. Vous jouerez un rôle clé en conseillant sur une vaste gamme de questions juridiques, en mettant en œuvre des stratégies mondiales et en favorisant la croissance tout en protégeant nos opérations à travers le Canada.Relevant directement du Responsable Légal et Intégrité pour le Canada, vous collaborerez étroitement avec les dirigeants de l’entreprise pour fournir des solutions juridiques pragmatiques, rapides et orientées vers les affaires. Votre travail contribuera directement à l’augmentation du volume de commandes, à la réduction des risques et à l’amélioration de la gouvernance. Si vous êtes un(e) juriste agile, à l’aise dans un environnement dynamique et valorisant l’autonomie, la responsabilité et la collaboration, nous serions ravis de vous rencontrer.Votre impact<ul><li>Examiner et rédiger des contrats commerciaux en veillant à leur alignement avec les objectifs de l’entreprise.</li><li>Collaborer avec les équipes internes pour expliquer les clauses clés des contrats, aligner les positions et définir la stratégie avant les discussions avec les clients.</li><li>Soutenir l’approbation interne et l’évaluation des risques liés aux contrats importants.</li><li>Participer ou diriger les négociations contractuelles avec les clients.</li><li>Conseiller sur diverses questions juridiques quotidiennes touchant différents secteurs de l’entreprise.</li><li>Promouvoir une gouvernance solide et protéger les intérêts et la réputation de l’entreprise.</li><li>Gérer les relations avec les cabinets juridiques externes.</li><li>Améliorer les outils contractuels, les modèles et les initiatives de sensibilisation.</li><li>Soutenir la résolution constructive des litiges commerciaux et des problèmes clients.</li></ul>Votre expérience<ul><li>Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience en droit des affaires/commercial.</li><li>Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec.</li><li>Bilingue en français et en anglais.</li><li>Compétences solides en rédaction etnégociation de contrats.</li><li>Bonne compréhension des enjeux commerciaux et approche juridique pragmatique et orientée solutions.</li><li>Souplesse et capacité d’adaptation, avec aptitude à gérer plusieurs dossiers dans un environnement rapide.</li><li>Sens élevé des responsabilités, de l’intégrité et de l’appropriation des livrables.</li><li>Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et en communication, avec une approche orientée client (interne et externe).</li></ul>En savoir plus sur nous<ul><li>Assurances collectives complètes (médical, dentaire, vie et invalidité) et accès à un service de télémédecine.</li><li>Régime de retraite avec contribution avantageuse de l’employeur.</li><li>Programme de bonification.</li><li>Programme d’aide aux employés et à la famille 24/7.</li><li>Programme de mise en forme et bien-être.</li><li>Politique de télétravail.</li></ul>*****The opportunity Hitachi Energy Canada is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our Montreal-based Legal &amp; Integrity team. This is a unique opportunity to support a growing business and help shape the legal framework of a global leader in energy innovation. You’ll play a key role in advising on a wide range of legal matters, implementing global strategies, and enabling business growth while safeguarding our operations across Canada.Reporting directly to the Head of Legal and Integrity, Canada, you will work closely with business leaders across the organization to deliver pragmatic, timely, and business-oriented legal solutions. Your work will directly contribute to increased order volume, reduced risk, and enhanced governance. If you’re an agile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values autonomy, accountability, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.How you'll make an impact<ul><li>Review and draft commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Engage with internal teams to articulate key contract terms and implications, align positions, and shape strategy before client discussions.</li><li>Support internal approval and risk assessment of key agreements.</li><li>Support and/or lead contract negotiations with clients.</li><li>Advise on various day-to-day legal questions across different areas of the business.</li><li>Promote strong governance and safeguard the company’s interest and reputation.</li><li>Liaise with and manage external legal counsel.</li><li>Improve contracting tools, templates, and awareness initiatives.</li><li>Support the business in resolving commercial disputes and client issues constructively.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in business/commercial law.</li><li>Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.</li><li>Bilingual in English and French.</li><li>Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation.</li><li>Strong business acumen and pragmatic, solution oriented legal approach.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.</li><li>High sense of accountability, integrity, and ownership of deliverables.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a solution-oriented mindset toward internal and external clients.</li></ul>More about us<ul><li>Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.</li><li>Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.</li><li>Bonus program.</li><li>24/7 employee and family assistance program.</li><li>Fitness and wellness program.</li><li>Work from home policy.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs 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 <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs 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.

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.

Conseiller juridique /Legal Counsel

Location:Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CanadaJob ID: R0134399Date Posted:2026-06-18Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.Profession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance &amp; AuditJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div>Job Description</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hitachi Énergie Canada est à la recherche d’un(e) Conseiller(ère) juridique dynamique pour rejoindre notre équipe Légale &amp; Intégrité basée à Montréal. Il s’agit d’une opportunité unique de soutenir une entreprise en pleine croissance et de contribuer à façonner le cadre juridique d’un leader mondial de l’innovation énergétique. Vous jouerez un rôle clé en conseillant sur une vaste gamme de questions juridiques, en mettant en œuvre des stratégies mondiales et en favorisant la croissance tout en protégeant nos opérations à travers le Canada.Relevant directement du Responsable Légal et Intégrité pour le Canada, vous collaborerez étroitement avec les dirigeants de l’entreprise pour fournir des solutions juridiques pragmatiques, rapides et orientées vers les affaires. Votre travail contribuera directement à l’augmentation du volume de commandes, à la réduction des risques et à l’amélioration de la gouvernance. Si vous êtes un(e) juriste agile, à l’aise dans un environnement dynamique et valorisant l’autonomie, la responsabilité et la collaboration, nous serions ravis de vous rencontrer.Votre impact<ul><li>Examiner et rédiger des contrats commerciaux en veillant à leur alignement avec les objectifs de l’entreprise.</li><li>Collaborer avec les équipes internes pour expliquer les clauses clés des contrats, aligner les positions et définir la stratégie avant les discussions avec les clients.</li><li>Soutenir l’approbation interne et l’évaluation des risques liés aux contrats importants.</li><li>Participer ou diriger les négociations contractuelles avec les clients.</li><li>Conseiller sur diverses questions juridiques quotidiennes touchant différents secteurs de l’entreprise.</li><li>Promouvoir une gouvernance solide et protéger les intérêts et la réputation de l’entreprise.</li><li>Gérer les relations avec les cabinets juridiques externes.</li><li>Améliorer les outils contractuels, les modèles et les initiatives de sensibilisation.</li><li>Soutenir la résolution constructive des litiges commerciaux et des problèmes clients.</li></ul>Votre expérience<ul><li>Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience en droit des affaires/commercial.</li><li>Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec.</li><li>Bilingue en français et en anglais.</li><li>Compétences solides en rédaction etnégociation de contrats.</li><li>Bonne compréhension des enjeux commerciaux et approche juridique pragmatique et orientée solutions.</li><li>Souplesse et capacité d’adaptation, avec aptitude à gérer plusieurs dossiers dans un environnement rapide.</li><li>Sens élevé des responsabilités, de l’intégrité et de l’appropriation des livrables.</li><li>Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et en communication, avec une approche orientée client (interne et externe).</li></ul>En savoir plus sur nous<ul><li>Assurances collectives complètes (médical, dentaire, vie et invalidité) et accès à un service de télémédecine.</li><li>Régime de retraite avec contribution avantageuse de l’employeur.</li><li>Programme de bonification.</li><li>Programme d’aide aux employés et à la famille 24/7.</li><li>Programme de mise en forme et bien-être.</li><li>Politique de télétravail.</li></ul>*****The opportunity Hitachi Energy Canada is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our Montreal-based Legal &amp; Integrity team. This is a unique opportunity to support a growing business and help shape the legal framework of a global leader in energy innovation. You’ll play a key role in advising on a wide range of legal matters, implementing global strategies, and enabling business growth while safeguarding our operations across Canada.Reporting directly to the Head of Legal and Integrity, Canada, you will work closely with business leaders across the organization to deliver pragmatic, timely, and business-oriented legal solutions. Your work will directly contribute to increased order volume, reduced risk, and enhanced governance. If you’re an agile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values autonomy, accountability, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.How you'll make an impact<ul><li>Review and draft commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Engage with internal teams to articulate key contract terms and implications, align positions, and shape strategy before client discussions.</li><li>Support internal approval and risk assessment of key agreements.</li><li>Support and/or lead contract negotiations with clients.</li><li>Advise on various day-to-day legal questions across different areas of the business.</li><li>Promote strong governance and safeguard the company’s interest and reputation.</li><li>Liaise with and manage external legal counsel.</li><li>Improve contracting tools, templates, and awareness initiatives.</li><li>Support the business in resolving commercial disputes and client issues constructively.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in business/commercial law.</li><li>Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.</li><li>Bilingual in English and French.</li><li>Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation.</li><li>Strong business acumen and pragmatic, solution oriented legal approach.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.</li><li>High sense of accountability, integrity, and ownership of deliverables.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a solution-oriented mindset toward internal and external clients.</li></ul>More about us<ul><li>Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.</li><li>Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.</li><li>Bonus program.</li><li>24/7 employee and family assistance program.</li><li>Fitness and wellness program.</li><li>Work from home policy.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs 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 <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs 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.

Conseiller juridique /Legal Counsel

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