Remote Associate Counsel: Contracts & Compliance

Fictiv; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MISUMI Americas is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide legal support on corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, compliance, and policy review. The role may be 100% remote, with a preference for at least one day per week on-site at a facility in Schaumburg, IL; Dayton, OH; Fraser, MI; Bellaire, MI; or Queretaro, Mexico.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is licensed to practice in the United States, and possesses strong communication, analytical, and judgment

Qualifications

• 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.
• Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

MISUMI Americas is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide legal support on corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, compliance, and policy review. The role may be 100% remote, with a preference for at least one day per week on-site at a facility in Schaumburg, IL; Dayton, OH; Fraser, MI; Bellaire, MI; or Queretaro, Mexico.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is licensed to practice in the United States, and possesses strong communication, analytical, and judgment