Associate Corporate Counsel - Renewables

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

As Associate Counsel - Renewables, you will provide support to Nidecs NIS Division on all legal matters with a focus on legal work related to the renewable market.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements focusing on the renewable market but also including master supply agreements with international and domestic customers and suppliers, engagement letters with professional advisors, software license agreements, joint-development agreements for creation of intellectual property, non-disclosure agreements, commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase, sales representative agreements and distribution agreements.
• Analyzing and interpreting contract provisions in order to provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Conducting legal research on various legal matters as they arise.
• Providing support as needed to the Vice President of Legal Services and the Corporate Counsel.
• Managing and delegating tasks, as appropriate, to outside counsel and support staff within the law department.
• Interacting and developing professional relationships with other members of the law department and internal and external stakeholders to support Nidecs business goals.
• Developing and maintaining a database of contracts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited law school, ranking in the Top 50% of graduating class.
• License to practice law in a minimum of one state (preferably, Missouri or Ohio).
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in drafting and negotiating renewable commercial contracts with a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks to provide high-quality work product to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (less than 10% of the time).
• Excellent business judgment and the ability to work closely with a variety of businesses and personnel to provide timely legal advice and drive practical business solutions.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail, strong organization skills and management focus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.