Legal Contract Management

Job title: Legal Contract Management Location: Beijing, China Job ID: R0148943 Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD. Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

The opportunity Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will oversee end-to-end contract management for the designated country or business unit, encompassing contract review, negotiation, execution, and dispute resolution.
2. You will require ensuring all contract management activities are conducted in strict accordance with Company/Business Unit directives, established procedures, and the Contract Management Regulations.
3. You will provide expert advice, negotiate, and manage client contracts to align with business objectives, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
4. You will need to build an effective collaboration with the Sales Support team and other cross-functional departments is crucial to advancing projects and maintaining both contractual compliance and operational excellence.
5. You will be responsible to ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
6. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Law.
2. Minimum of five years post-qualification experience. Prior experience as legal counsel or in contract management is essential.
3. Strong business acumen and willingness to learn.
4. Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate and collaborate across diverse teams and locations.
5. Teamwork spirit and a collaborative mindset.
6. Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required; knowledge of Japanese is highly desirable.

More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome. Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner.

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