Corporate Counsel - 2231

Kioxia•Irvine, CA

18d•$128,990 - $214,980

About The Position

KIOXIA America, Inc. is seeking an in-house attorney with experience representing companies on a variety of matters, particularly compliance and HR matters. Reporting directly to the VP and General Counsel, the attorney will assist with and/or manage a broad spectrum of compliance, corporate, and transactional legal work, supporting sales, marketing, and planning teams and interacting directly with relevant groups at the parent company in Japan. The role supports regulatory compliance, including ESG and trade-related matters; advises on HR matters and helps draft or revise policies, procedures, and handbooks; reviews collateral materials for compliance with advertising laws and regulations; and supports corporate governance and corporate law matters. The attorney keeps informed about laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company and assists with policies and training as needed. The position also requires responding promptly to internal clients, communicating legal risks in business-accessible terms, pragmatically balancing risk against business objectives, and developing a deep understanding of the company's products, services, and business model. The expected salary is $128,990 to $214,980. KIOXIA describes its culture as supportive of career growth, personal development, open-minded management, employee input, flexible work-life balance, and a variety of team-member backgrounds. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in legal practice.
A law degree from a nationally recognized law school.
Membership in the California state bar or eligibility to register under California’s Registered In-House Counsel Program.
Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the capacity to handle multiple complex matters under deadline pressure.
Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
Ability to form strong working relationships with employees and partners while maintaining adherence to proper legal standards.
Responsive, service-oriented attitude.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Sound business judgment and strategic thinking.
Flexibility and interest in a broad variety of legal matters to understand and advise the company on legal implications of its business strategy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both a law firm and in-house setting is preferred.
Native or bilingual proficiency, or full professional proficiency, in Japanese is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory compliance, including ESG and trade-related matters.
Provide advice on HR-related matters and assist in drafting and revising policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Review collateral materials for compliance with advertising laws and regulations.
Keep informed about new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company, and assist with developing policies and training as needed.
Assist with corporate governance activities and concerns.
Provide advice and counsel on corporate law.
Respond promptly to requests from internal clients and communicate legal risks in understandable terms, pragmatically balancing risk with business objectives.
Develop a deep understanding of the company's products, services, and business model.
Support sales, marketing, and planning teams, including through interaction with relevant groups at the parent company in Japan.
Assist with or manage a broad spectrum of compliance, corporate, and transactional legal work.