Associate Legal Counsel

Fictiv • Schaumburg, IL

6d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous legal experience is a plus, but not required.
• Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level