Corporate Counsel

Yazakiis a global leader in the research development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world and weve strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83year history. Today were on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform as well as the ability to strengthen and thrive in the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton MI USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for aCorporate Counselto join our Legal team inCanton MI. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and actiondriven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

What you will be doing:

• Review draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts including supply agreements sales agreements vendor service agreements NDAs IT agreements license agreements and other general corporate agreements with varying degrees of complexity and risks in the region.
• Actively engage with internal clients from multiple business units and department customers vendors and other third parties.
• Provide strategic legal support and guidance on various transactional corporate employment and compliance matters.
• Work with members of management and the legal department on various projects as assigned.

What you will bring to the table:

• Juris Doctor and member of the American Bar Association
• 2 to 4 years of experience years of relevant experience in a major law firm a multinational corporation or both.
• Experience in the automotive industry and knowledge of OE supplier terms and conditions are preferred
• Solid and efficient drafting skills with knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures concepts principles and methods.
• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code (Article 2 and extensive experience reviewing negotiating and drafting wide variety of contracts (e.g. sales supply contracts).
• Experience with corporate transactions (e.g. acquisitions divestitures joint ventures) and the corporate secretarial function (e.g. corporate partnership and limited liability company formation operation and maintenance).
• Up to 30 travel required
• Results oriented; effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines ability to prioritize conflicting demands organize time and resources to deliver consistent results for the business and bring assignments to successful completion.
• High degree of business acumen; strong technical aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Key Competencies: analytical thinking and problem solving excellent written and oral communication skills strong interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization demonstrated negotiation skills solid ability to make judgement calls under pressure

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation 401K match tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• A hybrid work schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race color religion sex age marital status national origin disability handicap veteran status or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.