VP General Counsel & Secretary

Fujifilm

2d•$350,000 - $375,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the President of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary will provide strategic guidance and counsel for FUJIFILM Americas Headquarters and its subsidiaries and affiliates in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the region. The Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary will be responsible for staying informed of the activities across all business units and corporate functions and working with the Americas leadership to identify, understand and appropriately address potential legal impacts to the organization while providing counsel to Board of Directors, Senior Management Team, and other staff. The incumbent will be a highly strategic, proactive individual who is well-versed in M&A, business dynamics and the regulatory environment that spans across the region and multiple business areas and will play a key role within the organization to champion a culture of compliance, accountability, collaboration, risk management, and help the organization with its commitment to culture and employee experience. All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the President of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we’re redefining innovation across the industries we touch—from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas. We’re looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you’re shaping tomorrow’s tech or redefining today’s processes, we’ll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives. Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
A minimum of 15 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Active membership in the New York State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or District of Columbia.
Extensive experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
Strong commercial contracting background, with extensive drafting and negotiation expertise.
Experience managing legal staff and/or outside counsel
Must have effective team building and mediation skills, along with a collegial and collaborative work style.
Adept at collaborating across divisions, functions, and geography, with a skill for engaging colleagues at all levels in projects and processes while continuing to own and drive them.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in multinational company.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Experience in Intellectual Property is preferred.
Prior experience in the life sciences, medical device, or biotechnology industry is strongly preferred.
Comfortable working in and promoting an inclusive workforce.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to business standards and integrity.
Strong analytical thinking skills.
Achievement- and results-oriented mindset.
Excellent relationship-building abilities.
Pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Effective planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Strategic Corporate Leadership
Manage Legal Department attorneys and staff as well as outside counsel and all associated Legal Department operations.
Provide advice and counsel on Board governance issues.
Develop and manage overall strategy for corporate governance-related activities, including the development of board governance materials, and development of resources/tools to enhance Board operations.
Record and store formal board actions, including consents and meeting minutes. for boards of all FUJIFILM Americas companies.
Concerning Board business (e.g., agenda review, Board resolutions, notification of election, scheduling of and attendance at meetings, mailings, terms of office, etc.).
Develop and implement corporate governance “best practices.”