Senior Corporate Counsel

TDK; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Pension plan

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

WFH stipend

Paid holidays

Job summary

TDK U.S.A. Corporation, the Americas regional HQ of TDK, seeks a senior attorney to provide day-to-day legal counsel to the company and its affiliates. You will handle corporate transactions, contracts, IP licenses, and compliance issues across the U.S.

operations. The role includes M&A support, governance, litigation oversight, and collaboration with global legal teams. A JD and NY Bar with 8+ years' experience are required; knowledge of AI compliance or AI tech is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admission to New York State Bar.
• Eight plus years of relevant legal experience.
• Knowledge of AI legal compliance and AI legal technology systems a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with contract management platforms such as Ironclad a plus.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to TDK USA and subsidiaries on day-to-day matters to support business objectives.
• Prepare, analyze, advise, and negotiate contracts and other transactions (goods, IP, licenses, employment, real estate, subcontracts).
• Participate in M&A due diligence and drafting of definitive agreements and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with global legal teams on international matters and US law issues.
• Provide corporate governance and secretarial support for TDK USA and affiliates.
• Oversee litigation strategy and coordination with in-house/outside counsel.
• Assist in global/regional compliance and policy initiatives (antitrust, anti-bribery, cybersecurity).
• Support trade compliance (exports, imports, sanctions) and training of staff.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Legal research

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from a recognized law school

Tools

Ironclad

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TDK U.S.A. Corporation (TDK USA) is the Regional Headquarters for the Americas of TDK Corporation, a global electronics company based in Japan, and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. TDK focuses on the demanding markets of information and communication technology, internet of things, and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. TDK's comprehensive product portfolio features electronic components, sensors, power supplies, energy devices, and more. TDK has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales locations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with global revenues of more than $12 billion. TDK employs more than 113,000 people worldwide, including more than 4,500 in North and South America.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Legal counseling: Provide legal counsel to TDK USA and our subsidiaries and global affiliates on day-to-day legal matters to help advance the companies’ business objectives
• Corporate transactions: Prepare, analyze, advise, and negotiate contracts and other transactions on behalf of TDK USA and TDK US affiliates, including purchase and sale of goods, IP development and licenses, sales representatives and distribution, independent contractors, nondisclosure, letters of credit, employment related, real estate transactions, and government subcontracts
• M&A: Participate with other law department members in M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting of definitive and merger agreements, regulatory filings (such as CFIUS & HSR), and other legal-related aspects of M&A transactions
• Global legal concerns: Collaborate with TDK headquarter and other legal departments worldwide regarding global legal concerns, including international agreements, intercompany matters, and advise on matters involving U.S. law
• Corporate Governance: Provide the corporate governance and secretarial function for TDK USA and our TDK US subsidiaries and affiliates
• Litigation oversight: Provide litigation oversight and coordination with in-house and/or outside counsel for TDK USA and our affiliates, including case handling strategy, legal analysis and supervision of discovery
• Corporate compliance: Assist in carrying out global and regional compliance and legal policy initiatives, including antitrust, antibribery & anticorruption, environmental, quality, sustainability, and cybersecurity
• Trade compliance: Assist TDK USA and affiliates to comply with legal aspects of trade regulation, including exports, imports and sanctions
• Legal training: Provide training to TDK USA and our affiliates on corporate transactions, corporate governance, legal compliance and other legal matters

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD from a nationally recognized law school
• Admission to New York State Bar
• Eight plus years of relevant legal experience
• Knowledge and experience with AI legal compliance and AI legal technology systems a plus
• Knowledge and experience with contract management platforms (such as Ironclad) a plus
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

SKILLS:

• The ability to work both independently and within a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple matters and meet tight deadlines
• Strong legal research drafting and negotiation skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

TDK U.S.A. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), pension, life insurance, vacation, tuition reimbursement, work from home stipend, and 13 paid holidays.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between $175,000 and $210,000 USD. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, job-related knowledge, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.