Associate Legal Counsel

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.
• Assist in developing legal training materials.
• Provide support in maintaining executed agreements and other corporate documents.
• Additional duties as required.

Desired Traits

• 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. 

Physical Demands

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