Associate Legal Counsel

Fictiv; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, seeks an Associate Counsel to support general corporate and commercial matters. The role involves contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation while aligning with business needs.

The ideal candidate will be a US-licensed attorney with strong communication and analytical skills, capable of working independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Remote work is possible, with occasional onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in the United States.
• Juris Doctorate is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or other technical degrees are a plus).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various legal issues relating to company business practices.
• Review, draft, and assist in the negotiation of contracts, corporate policies, and SOPs.
• Assist with regulatory compliance issues.
• Review and update confidentiality agreements.
• Provide support in maintaining executed agreements and other corporate documents.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Licensed attorney

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish/Japanese)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or technical)

Juris Doctorate

Job description

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.

Impact in this role

The Associate Counsel provides legal support in general corporate and commercial matters that include but are not limited to contract negotiation and management as well as regulatory compliance. The Associate Counsel will mitigate legal risk while considering business and operational needs.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Advise on various legal issues relating to company business practices.
• Review, draft, and assist in the negotiation of various contracts and agreements, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with regulatory compliance issues.
• Review and update confidentiality agreements.
• Provide support in maintaining executed agreements and other corporate documents.
• Additional duties as required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or other technical degrees are a plus).
• Juris Doctorate is required.
• Must be a licensed attorney and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• Previous legal experience is a plus, but not required.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong analytic, critical thinking and sound judgment abilities with meticulous attention to detail required.
• Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus.

*Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week from one of our facilities (Schaumburg, IL; Dayton, OH; Fraser, MI; Bellaire, MI; or Queretaro, Mexico) is a plus.

Salary Range for this role is $63,000 - $68,000 per year based on experience

Physical Demands

Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% annually (globally) for meetings and conferences.

We’re actively seeking teammates who:

• Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
• Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
• Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
• Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
• Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.