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Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Advogado/a Trabalhista Pleno

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuarulhos, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) are required.
  • Experience in labor and employment law, including advisory and litigation work, is required.
  • Experience managing labor claims, contingencies, external law firms, and employment-related legal risks is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor legislation and labor relations practices is required.
  • Ability to provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice and collaborate effectively with Human Resources and other company functions is required.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and demand-prioritization skills are required.
  • Intermediate to advanced English communication ability is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on labor and employment relations to Human Resources, leadership, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage labor claims, administrative proceedings, and external law firms, ensuring effective legal strategies, quality deliverables, and cost control.
  • Manage labor contingencies and provisions, including risk assessment, exposure analysis, case classification, and mitigation actions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate documents, policies, agreements, and communications related to labor and employment matters.
  • Advise on hiring, terminations, disciplinary measures, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and other employment matters.
  • Support investigations involving labor issues and workplace conduct, coordinating with Human Resources, Integrity, and other relevant functions.
  • Support collective labor matters, labor inspections, union matters, and negotiations.
  • Conduct training, monitor legislative changes, and promote continuous improvement, compliance, and good practices within the Legal function.
  • Contribute to legal operations initiatives, process improvements, digitization projects, and sharing best practices within the Legal function.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable internal and external standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience as in-house counsel at a multinational company, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
  • Experience with collective labor relations, union negotiations, labor inspections, and interactions with authorities and employee representatives.
  • Familiarity with legal technologies, matter management systems, legal reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience in matrix organizations and participation in cross-functional, regional, or global projects focused on continuous improvement.

About the Company

Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$22M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1900

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