Corporate Counsel

The Corporate General Counsel Attorney will provide strategic legal guidance across the business to help scale responsibly and stay ahead of an evolving regulatory landscape. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role involves providing legal advice on regulatory, compliance, and business strategy matters.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to function as the sole attorney in our newly created Corporate Legal team supporting a dynamic and growing organization. The role will advise the business on commercial transactions and support a range of legal functions including contract management, regulatory compliance, lease management, and corporate governance, and labor and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supply/distribution agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, etc.)
• Provide pragmatic legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, and business strategy matters.
• Understand and present the implications of commercial contracts.
• Apply the underlying implications and pain points regarding antitrust laws, employment, general business, and AI/Digital advancements.
• Respond to compliance and regulatory matters pertaining to OSHA, EPA, among others.
• Provide leadership and guidance on all legal matters to cross-functional teams, including specific matters arising within litigation, employment, and liability claims.
• Act as a Point of Contact for any escalation matters.
• Continue to build on internal and external relationships.
• Support lease portfolio management and related contractual matters.
• Interpret contracts and provide risk-based legal advice in a business context.
• Develop and implement legal policies and contracting processes.
• Prepare corporate filings and registrations across jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research and monitor emerging regulatory developments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and assist business leaders on additional legal projects as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in corporate or transactional law, ideally within a law firm or in-house team
• Substantive knowledge and experience as a generalist within a large array of legal fields (employment, regulatory (OSHA, EPA, etc.), antitrust, compliance, insurance, litigation)
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Comfortable working independently and directly with business leaders
• Highly organized, responsive, and meticulous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Passion for technology and automation

Benefits

Yaskawa America, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate-wide bonus plan, and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. For more information, please visit this link.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.