Associate Legal Counsel
Fictiv Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Junior role at Fictiv. Remote, United States · $63,000–$68,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Advise on legal questions tied to company practices, balancing risk with business and operational needs
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, policies and procedures, and help negotiate terms
- Support regulatory compliance and revise confidentiality agreements
- Help create legal training materials and keep signed agreements and corporate records organized
What you bring
- A Juris Doctor degree and an active U.S. law license in good standing
- Strong writing and speaking skills, careful attention to detail, and sound analytical judgment
- A bachelor’s degree is required; prior legal work is welcome but not essential
Who this fits
This junior counsel role suits someone who can work independently and with colleagues in a fast-moving, multicultural environment. The job can be fully remote, with up to five percent annual travel; working one day a week at a listed facility is a plus. Salaried pay is $63,000 to $68,000 per year.
From the employer
About MISUMI Americas
MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.
Impact in this role
The Associate Counsel provides legal support in general corporate and commercial matters that include but are not limited to contract negotiation and management as well as regulatory compliance. The Associate Counsel will mitigate legal risk while considering business and operational needs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Advise on various legal issues relating to company business practices.
- Review, draft, and assist in the negotiation of various contracts and agreements, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Assist with regulatory compliance issues.
- Review and update confidentiality agreements.
- Assist in developing legal training materials.
- Provide support in maintaining executed agreements and other corporate documents.
- Additional duties as required.
Desired Traits
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or other technical degrees are a plus).
- Juris Doctorate is required.
- Must be a licensed attorney and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
- Previous legal experience is a plus, but not required.
- Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
- Strong analytic, critical thinking and sound judgment abilities with meticulous attention to detail required.
- Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus.
*Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week from one of our facilities (Schaumburg, IL; Dayton, OH; Fraser, MI; Bellaire, MI; or Queretaro, Mexico) is a plus.
Salary Range for this role is $63,000 - $68,000 per year based on experience
Physical Demands
Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% annually (globally) for meetings and conferences.
We’re actively seeking teammates who:
- Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
- Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
- Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
- Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
- Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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