Corporate Counsel - 2231

Kioxia•Irvine, CA

21h•$126,080 - $207,850

About The Position

KIOXIA America, Inc. is seeking an in-house attorney with experience representing companies on a variety of matters, particularly compliance and human resources. Reporting directly to the VP and General Counsel, the attorney will assist with and/or manage a broad range of compliance, corporate, and transactional legal work in support of the sales, marketing, and planning teams, including direct interaction with relevant groups at the parent company in Japan. The role supports regulatory compliance, including ESG and trade-related matters; provides HR-related advice and assists with policies, procedures, and handbook revisions; reviews collateral materials for compliance with advertising laws and regulations; and assists with corporate governance and corporate law matters. The attorney responds to internal clients, communicates legal risks in accessible terms, and pragmatically balances risk against business objectives. The role also requires developing a deep understanding of the company’s products, services, and business model. The position reports to the VP and General Counsel. The expected salary is $126,080.00–$207,850.00. KIOXIA offers career growth and personal development training, open-minded management, employee input, flexible work-life balance and work options, generous PTO, a holiday shutdown, and medical and non-medical benefits, including 401(k) matching and pet insurance. No relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in legal practice; law firm and in-house experience preferred.
Law degree from a nationally recognized law school.
Member of the California state bar or eligible to register under California’s Registered In-House Counsel Program.
Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability 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 adhering 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 handling a broad variety of legal matters to understand and advise on the legal implications of the company’s business strategy.

Nice To Haves

Native or bilingual proficiency, or full professional proficiency, in Japanese.
Experience in both law firm and in-house practice.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory compliance, including ESG and trade-related matters.
Provide advice on HR-related matters and assist in drafting or revising policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
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 while pragmatically balancing risk with the company’s business objectives.
Develop a deep understanding of the company’s products, services, and business model.
Support sales, marketing, and planning teams on a broad spectrum of compliance, corporate, and transactional legal work, including through interaction with relevant groups at the parent company in Japan.