Corporate Counsel

Murata is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced electronic materials, leading edge electronic components, and multi-functional, high-density modules. Murata innovations can be found in a wide range of applications from mobile phones to home appliances, and automotive applications to energy management systems and healthcare devices.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-related legal advice across a broad range of corporate matters such as contract drafting and negotiation as well as corporate governance and litigation. This position will be a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders, capable of managing complex legal issues while balancing business needs and risk. The Corporate Counsel supports other legal members with their contract reviews and other legal issues that arise.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Atlanta, GA

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Review of business contracts including but not limited to standard Ts&Cs, supply agreements, collaboration agreements, investment agreements, inter-company agreements, development/project agreements, and service contracts.
• Mentor and assist other team members with contract review.
• Analyze complex issues, assess risk, balance different perspectives and needs, and provide confident and concise business-focused support and solutions.
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance related tasks of organization.
• Help develop policies and positions on legal issues. Assist policy makers formulate correct plans and strategies by providing input regarding legal implications of the plans.
• Participates in due diligence investigations for mergers and acquisitions or similar activities as needed.
• Performs legal research on state and federal laws.
  
  

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and maintaining internal guidelines, toolkits, policies, template forms, and training materials for various legal and business issues.
• Coordinates and supports special projects and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned.
  
  

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctor degree.
• Active bar license to practice law.
• 6 years’ comparable law experience (after licensure).
• 3 years’ management experience or responsibility for leading a business team.
• Experience working with CLM systems and legal technology.
• Experience working with variety of commercial agreements.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interpersonal skills including effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, meeting critical and established deadlines.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments for different responsible parties and internal business clients.
  
  

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ability to speak, read, and write in Japanese.
  
  

Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Talent Development program.