Senior Legal Counsel - Japan at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SMART GRID SOLUTIONS LLC

, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strong Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Legal Strategy, Compliance, Dispute Management, Legal Training, Drafting Skills, Contract Law, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Regulatory Knowledge, English Language Skills, Japanese Language Skills, Analytical Skills, Professional Ethics, Integrity

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Counsel and play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's legal landscape while protecting our business interests! What will you do: Reviewing contracts, tenders, vendor and reseller agreements in relation to the full breadth and depth of the business (for hardware, software and services) in the concerned area, proposing a clear and strong legal strategy, amendments and highlighting and advising on and proposing solutions in relation to contractual issues, legal and commercial risks to the business engagement teams. Negotiating with counterparties as required. Ensuring compliance with all relevant Schneider Electric’s policies and procedures and relevant legislation and regulation (including, for example, fair trading, anti-fraud and corruption, editorial, ethical and environmental, etc.). Management of pre-litigation situations and ensures the management of disputes and litigation by overseeing the interface between lawyers and business teams. Conducting legal training for the business and delivery teams, including the preparation of training materials. Rendering legal advice to corporate functions and business units. Other duties – reviewing policies and processes of legal function, collating and analyzing data, preparing reports and policy papers for the general improvement of the legal function and processes, supporting HR and Compliance team. All necessary reporting and liaison with parent company for above responsibilities, including periodic litigation reporting. Any other function as assigned from time to time. What skills and capabilities will make you successful? Strong communication skills. Able to work in focused and effective manner to analyze and interpret issues within tight timelines to deliver the best outcome for Schneider Electric. High degree of professional ethics and integrity. Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation in order to deliver sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information. Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies. What's in it for you: Opportunity to handle diverse and challenging legal matters across multiple practice areas Platform to influence key business decisions and shape organizational legal strategy Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams and business leaders Professional development and growth opportunities in a dynamic business environment Chance to build and implement innovative legal and risk management solutions Who will you report to? General Counsel - East Asia & Japan What qualifications will make you successful for this role? A good master’s degree in law from Japan. A master’s degree from either UK/US University would be a plus. 8 - 10 years PQE, with relevant in-house experience as a Legal Counsel in an international industrial company, exposed to international environment. Excellent drafting skills. Interested in negotiating contracts, notably in a project-based environment. Detailed understanding of contract, commercial and intellectual property law, and interest in software subject matters. Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework in the concerned area. English and Japanese language abilities required both in spoken and written. Let us learn about you! Apply today. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Counsel will review contracts and agreements, propose legal strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations. They will also manage disputes, conduct legal training, and provide legal advice to corporate functions.