MISUMI is a rapidly growing international company whose exceptional commitment to our customers’ success is built on the dedication of our employees. We strive to continually strengthen our customers’ trust and elevate our reputation in the industry.

With over 20 million products globally and 80 sextillion part configurations for automation, press die, and plastic mold applications, MISUMI is the most comprehensive, user-friendly engineering resource for a variety of industries including automotive, medical equipment, consumer packaging, semiconductor, and more. As both a manufacturer and distributor, MISUMI offers an unmatched, one-stop-shop that meets customer specifications while allowing them to do design work incredibly fast.

As a market innovator, MISUMI continues to transform the component procurement process. We are looking for a talented legal professional with great critical thinking skills and an exceptional work ethic to support and enable that transformation.

As part of our commitment to finding top talent, we will consider applicants who are willing to work a hybrid schedule in our outstanding Schaumburg, Illinois headquarters or another of our Midwest facilities (Dayton, OH; Fraser, MI; Bellaire, MI), or Queretaro, Mexico, or 100% remote applicants in other states.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are growing our in-house counsel team, and are seeking an Associate Counsel. You will provide legal support in general corporate and commercial matters that include but are not limited to contract development, negotiations, employment, regulatory and compliance matters. The Associate Counsel will mitigate risk while considering business and operational needs. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who leverages strong critical thinking and sound judgment to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Advise management on various legal issues relating to company business practice.
• Review, draft, and assist in the negotiation of various contracts and agreements, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist the General Counsel with regulatory compliance issues.
• Review and update confidentiality agreements.
• Assist the General Counsel in developing legal training materials.
• Provide support to the General Counsel in maintaining executed agreements and other corporate documents.
• Additional duties as required.
• Travel as required (generally less than 10%).

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctorate is required
• Must be a licensed attorney and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• Previous legal experience preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong analytic ability with meticulous attention to detail required.
• Spanish or Japanese language skills and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Information Technology) is a plus but not required.

MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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