You will join a regional Corporate Affairs team with a strong voice in Latin America.
In this role, you will shape how public policy and regulation evolve around the energy sector.
You will work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Your work will influence decisions that matter for sustainable infrastructure and energy systems.
This is a senior role with regional exposure and high strategic visibility.
You will grow your leadership scope and strengthen your impact across LATAM.

How you’ll make an impact
Lead regional government relations and public affairs strategies in LATAM.

Represent the company in high-level meetings with governments and regulators.

Monitor and analyze regulatory and policy developments across the region.

Develop position papers, briefings, and scenario analyses for leadership.

Build and maintain strong relationships with institutions and industry associations.

Support strategic projects involving permits, incentives, and public consultations.

Ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Provide guidance during sensitive or crisis situations involving authorities

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or related fields.

Minimum 9 years of experience in government relations or public affairs.





Proven experience working with regulators and public institutions in LATAM.

Experience in multinational or regulated industries such as energy or infrastructure.

Strong leadership experience across multiple countries.

Fluent English and Spanish.

More about this role
Regional scope across Latin America.

High exposure to senior leadership and external decision-makers.

Opportunity to influence public policy in the energy transition.

Strong collaboration with legal, communications, and business teams.

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Communications & Corporate Affairs

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-05-05

Reference number R0120517

About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a integral technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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📌 LATAM Government Relations Lead – Energy & Policy (Ejido del Centro)
🏢 Hitachi Abb Power Grids
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