In House Counsel

Description

Manufacturers are the backbone of innovation—powering industries, improving lives, and keeping the world moving forward. That’s where Flexware Innovation comes in. Behind every great product is a complex web of machines, technology, data, and people working together to make it happen. Flexware partners with manufacturers to guide their strategy and execute the solutions that bring it to life.

Founded in 1996, Flexware’s teams of talented advisors and engineers leverage technology across industrial controls, manufacturing systems integration, software development, data engineering and management, and the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technologies.

Flexware is made up of problem-solvers, builders, and collaborators who care deeply about doing work that matters. We roll up our sleeves, dive into the details, and create solutions that stand the test of time, because our customers count on us to keep production moving.

Today, Flexware is growing with fresh momentum and purpose. We’re investing in innovation, in our people, and in a culture where you can do your best work while living a balanced, meaningful life

The In-House Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor for Flexware Innovation, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across all aspects of the business. The position partners closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders to support commercial operations, technology and software services, employment matters, compliance initiatives, corporate governance, risk management, dispute resolution, and strategic business transactions. This role operates as the dedicated legal resource for Flexware while leveraging the support and resources of the broader JR Automation Legal Department and Hitachi Americas Legal team.

• Provide legal advice and support across all Flexware business operations and strategic initiatives.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, technology, software, SaaS, services, vendor, confidentiality, and partnership agreements.

• Advise on intellectual property, software licensing, data rights, and technology-related matters.

• Support executive leadership on risk management, business strategy, and growth initiatives.

• Provide employment law and HR-related guidance as needed.

• Advise on compliance, ethics, regulatory, cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance matters.

• Manage disputes, claims, litigation support, and outside counsel relationships.

• Support acquisitions, integrations, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.

• Collaborate with JR Automation and Hitachi legal teams to leverage enterprise legal resources.

• Develop legal training, policies, templates, and best practices.

**Please note that we are not interviewing candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future**

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 3-5 years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or combination thereof preferred.

• Experience negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements preferred.

• In-house counsel experience preferred.

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Business-oriented legal judgment and risk assessment.

• Excellent communication and executive presence.

• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.

• Collaboration across cross-functional and global teams.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.