Associate Legal Counsel

FANUC America Corporation • Rochester Hills, MI • 5h ago

Job Description

We are looking for a new Associate Legal Counsel to join our FANUC America Legal team at our Headquarters location in Rochester Hills, MI. In this role, you will collaborate with other members and partners within the Legal Department while executing any legal work required by FANUC America and its subsidiaries (FAC). In addition, you will counsel, advise, and support our business units toward achieving our business objectives while anticipating and guarding against legal risks that we may face. Interested? Apply today!

Primary responsibilities will include

Advise and practice law in all areas that FAC may face, including:

Commercial: Review, negotiate, draft and modify corporate agreements as necessary, including confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions of sale or purchase, facility leases, software license agreements, integrator agreements, bailment and evaluation agreements, etc.

Corporate: Research legal issues and advise on various corporate matters, including employment issues, corporate governance and compliance, OSHA regulations, immigration issues, intellectual property, international trade, antitrust, data protection, etc.

Litigation: Manage various litigation matters, including directing litigation and settlement strategy that best protects FAC

Collection: Provide legal support for Legal/Finance collection remedies and creditor's rights, and prepare security agreements, promissory notes, and other measures as necessary to support FAC's credit policy, as well as manage bankruptcy caseload

Regulatory: Keep informed of relevant regulations and laws and ensure compliance

Counsel major functions within FANUC America's business, including, executing groups, segments, and other corporate support groups

Collaborate with FAC's compliance team to promote an environment in which FAC's Code of Business Conduct and related policies and procedures can thrive

Interface with FANUC's global affiliates to advance and support FANUC's global initiatives and business objectives

Consult and direct outside legal counsel, and other corporate consultants, including insurance brokers, insurance companies, safety consultants, technical experts, etc.

Prepare and present training on legal-related issues and policies

Research, draft, and enforce legal-related corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines

Consult current best practices for in-house legal departments, including legal operations and technology that may make our department more efficient and effective

Manage cross-functional projects designed to address legal issues both reactively and proactively

Anticipate and mitigate potential legal issues and other risks for FAC, and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk

Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school, with a record of strong academic performance

3+ years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney

Active member of the State Bar of Michigan and licensed to practice law within the State of Michigan

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting/review and/or litigation

Working experience within an outside law firm or in-house corporate position

Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Japanese

Experience with legal operations technology

It's Up To You

At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.

We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at FANUC America, we invite you to apply today!

We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefit Dollars

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Sponsorship will not be considered for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans

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