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 Nidec's Conversion 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 Nidec's 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
Management - M2

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area
• Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
• Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
• Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
• Typically has a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience

Work Shift Schedule

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.