Senior Contract Manager

To support our team within the Business Unit Grid Integration, we are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to provide professional advice on a broad range of legal/contractual topics related to the business unit, including data centers and eMobility projects, in full compliance with Group directives and instructions as well as local statutory provisions. How you’ll make an impact Identify legal issues of concern in connection with Grid Integration projects and proactively develop effective legal strategies, mitigation actions and practical solutions in support of such projects and related business activities. Support all legal aspects in connection with the tender process, risk identification, negotiation of contracts, framework agreements, consortium agreements, settlement agreements, financial instruments, major procurement contracts. Protection and enforcement of company policies and company interests in internal activities and negotiations with third parties. Collaboration with legal teams globally as well as with interdisciplinary project teams. Promotion of dispute avoidance and support project management in the coordination of claims liaising with legal department. Ensuring integrity and compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as Company internal regulations in various fields, in particular without limitation competition law, bribery and corruption. Promote ethical conduct in compliance with company legal and integrity standards directives/instructions. Presentation of legal risks in collaboration with the business in company internal risk reviews, risk management, and other internal processes. Your background: Law Degree 10+ years of corporate in-house or law firm experience relating to grid system or major utilities construction/engineering projects Knowledge of utility-scale EPC agreement (onshore and offshore) Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure Fluent in English. Any additional language is a plus. Willingness to travel as per business needs More about us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare, flexible working type, flexible working hours. Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit Contract Regular Publication date 2026-06-30 Reference number R0135372 About Hitachi Energy We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affimative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website . #J-18808-Ljbffr Hitachi ABB Power Grids