Contracts Attorney II

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 Contracts Attorney II position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and supporting other team members in their review. This position ensures that contracts and associated processes are in compliance with legal regulations and meet organizational policies and contractual guidelines. The Senior Contracts Attorney acts as a contract liaison between the company and customers/vendors, including participation in pre-contract discussions, contract negotiations, and contract changes. Serves as a legal advisor to internal clients across various functions to provide practical and actionable advice.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Atlanta, GA

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Reviews all business contracts including but not limited to standard terms and conditions (Ts & Cs), supply agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, inter-company agreements, development/project agreements, and service contracts.
• Mentoring and assisting 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.
• Helps to develop policies and positions on legal issues. Assists policymakers in formulating correct plans and strategies by providing input regarding the legal implications of the plans.
• Participates in due diligence investigations in 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 necessary.
• Communicates and corresponds with external law firms, as necessary.
• Draft corporate minutes (such as Board of Director Meeting minutes, Stockholder Meeting minutes, unanimous consent, etc.) as necessary.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities and duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Requires the ability to analyze problems where established procedures may not exist and reach conclusions where considerable variation in interpretation is possible.
  
  

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctor degree.
• Active bar license to practice law.
• Four years’ comparable law experience.
• One years’ management experience or responsibility for leading a business team.
• Experience working with a variety of commercial agreements including excellent negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills, strong attention to detail, administrative and managerial skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal skills including effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet critical and established deadlines 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.