Location:Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, BelgiumJob ID: R0105876Date Posted:2025-09-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY BELGIUMProfession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance &amp; AuditJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy is seeking an accomplished Legal Counsel to serve as Head of Legal for our Belgian and Dutch entities, supporting all business units across the Benelux. In this senior role, you will provide pragmatic legal counsel on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, and integrity matters, ensuring that contracts and operations comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and local statutory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Legal, Europe, you will translate global legal strategy into effective local guidance, act as a trusted adviser to country leadership teams, and help build capabilities across the region. The preferred base is Brussels or Rotterdam with hybrid working; occasional domestic and international travel is expected.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Advise on complex tenders, EPC contracts, and project execution.</li><li>Lead negotiations and run internal risk reviews.</li><li>Implement robust dispute avoidance and manage litigations.</li><li>Ensure corporate governance for Belgian and Dutch entities.</li><li>Oversee local compliance, including data privacy and trade.</li><li>Conduct integrity investigations and ensure timely remediation.</li><li>Design and deliver legal and integrity trainings.</li><li>Contribute to senior leadership and boards locally.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Master of Law from an accredited university.</li><li>7–10 years’ post‑qualification experience in relevant industries.</li><li>Strong record in complex corporate and commercial transactions.</li><li>Proven experience with claims, disputes, and litigations.</li><li>Fluent in Dutch (C1), English (C1), basic in French (A2/B1)</li><li>Confident communicator with sound judgment and influence.</li></ul>More about usWe 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.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):<ul><li>Pension plan</li><li>Benefit car (lease)/Cash Alternative</li><li>For The Netherlands: Enhanced leave programs; 40 days PTO in the Netherlands with the possibility to buy or sell vacation days. For Belgium: 32 days PTO</li><li>Flexible working 3 days remote. 2 days office</li><li>Bonus plan</li></ul><h2>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><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>

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Head of Legal Benelux

Location:Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, BelgiumJob ID: R0105876Date Posted:2025-09-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY BELGIUMProfession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance &amp; AuditJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy is seeking an accomplished Legal Counsel to serve as Head of Legal for our Belgian and Dutch entities, supporting all business units across the Benelux. In this senior role, you will provide pragmatic legal counsel on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, and integrity matters, ensuring that contracts and operations comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and local statutory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Legal, Europe, you will translate global legal strategy into effective local guidance, act as a trusted adviser to country leadership teams, and help build capabilities across the region. The preferred base is Brussels or Rotterdam with hybrid working; occasional domestic and international travel is expected.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Advise on complex tenders, EPC contracts, and project execution.</li><li>Lead negotiations and run internal risk reviews.</li><li>Implement robust dispute avoidance and manage litigations.</li><li>Ensure corporate governance for Belgian and Dutch entities.</li><li>Oversee local compliance, including data privacy and trade.</li><li>Conduct integrity investigations and ensure timely remediation.</li><li>Design and deliver legal and integrity trainings.</li><li>Contribute to senior leadership and boards locally.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Master of Law from an accredited university.</li><li>7–10 years’ post‑qualification experience in relevant industries.</li><li>Strong record in complex corporate and commercial transactions.</li><li>Proven experience with claims, disputes, and litigations.</li><li>Fluent in Dutch (C1), English (C1), basic in French (A2/B1)</li><li>Confident communicator with sound judgment and influence.</li></ul>More about usWe 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.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):<ul><li>Pension plan</li><li>Benefit car (lease)/Cash Alternative</li><li>For The Netherlands: Enhanced leave programs; 40 days PTO in the Netherlands with the possibility to buy or sell vacation days. For Belgium: 32 days PTO</li><li>Flexible working 3 days remote. 2 days office</li><li>Bonus plan</li></ul><h2>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><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.&nbsp;</h2>

Head of Legal Benelux

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