Power² Junior Lawyer

The opportunity

You as Junior Lawyer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Europe (with the position located in Västerås, Sweden). We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior Lawyer to join our Legal team for a fixed term of 18 months. You will participate in our specialized learning program, aimed at developing the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful legal career within a global company.

You will be exposed to a variety of legal matters and projects, with opportunities to be involved in local, regional, and global projects. As a Junior Lawyer, you will be part of our Legal team reporting to the Regional Head of Legal, Europe. You will assist in the implementation of regional strategy and ensure full compliance with Group directives and local legal regulations.

How you’ll make an impact

• Assisting the Regional Head of Legal and Country Heads of Legal in providing legal advice and counselling to Hitachi Energy management across a broad range of legal issues or within a specialist area, and manage dispute and litigation matters as directed.
• Conducting legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Supporting contract review and negotiation, including frame agreements, contracts, and partnerships.
• Participating in the development and implementation of legal strategies.
• Supporting good corporate governance at the regional and country level.
• Supporting the implementation of the Code of Conduct and assist in ongoing integrity training.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, local legal regulations, and Group directives; assist with the implementation of both local and group legal and integrity directives and instructions, and monitor ongoing integrity matters and executing due diligence.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of local and group legal and integrity directives.
• Managing and communicating with external service providers, including legal counsels.
• Participating in various local, regional, and global projects within the department.
• Engaging in continuous learning and development opportunities through the Legal and Integrity learning program
• 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

• Graduate degree in law.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be agile and keen to learn.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in technology and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.​
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)​
• Health care and wellness allowance​
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​
• Psychological support program​​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave​
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.​

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application today. ​

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com​

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +4610 7383804; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42.