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Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division · 3 days ago

Corporate Counsel

Franklin, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a U.S.-led corporation focused on Automation Solutions. They are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance, manage contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance across their operations in North America, Central America, and South America.

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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

Understanding and presenting the implications of commercial contracts

Applying the underlying implications and pain points regarding antitrust laws, employment, general business, and AI/Digital advancements

Responding to compliance and regulatory matters pertaining to OSHA, EPA, among others

Providing leadership and guidance on all legal matters to cross-functional teams, including specific matters arising within litigation, employment, and liability claims

Acting as a Point of Contact for any escalation matters

Continuing 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

Qualification

Juris DoctorateActive bar membershipCorporate transactional lawContract draftingRegulatory complianceAntitrust lawEmployment lawLitigation experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteJudgmentHighly organizedCollaborative problem-solving

Required

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)

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