Associate Legal Counsel
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$63,000 - $68,000 / year
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Description
About MISUMI Americas
MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.
Impact in this role
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.
Areas of Responsibility:
- 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.
Desired Traits
- 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.
- Previous legal experience is a plus, but not required.
- 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.
- Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus.
*Position can be 100% remote, but the 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.
Salary Range for this role is $63,000 - $68,000 per year based on experience
Physical Demands
Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% annually (globally) for meetings and conferences.
We’re actively seeking teammates who:
- Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
- Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
- Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
- Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
- Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.
About this role
This is a contract position as Associate Legal Counsel at MISUMI Americas, a manufacturing solutions company, working fully remote with an optional in-office component. You'll handle general corporate and commercial legal work including contract review, drafting, and negotiation; regulatory compliance; policy development; and maintenance of corporate documents. The role requires you to balance legal risk mitigation with business needs across a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
You'll need a JD and active bar license in good standing. A bachelor's degree is required (technical backgrounds are valued), and while prior legal experience is preferred, it's not mandatory. The position suits someone who works independently and collaboratively, communicates clearly in writing and verbally, and brings strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills. Spanish or Japanese language abilities and familiarity with Japanese business practices are pluses, as is willingness to visit one of the company's facilities at least monthly.
The salary range is $63,000 to $68,000 annually based on experience. You should be prepared for up to 5% annual travel for meetings and conferences.
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