Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
Company Profile
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is an integrated global trading company active in a range of commercial ventures. It imports and exports raw materials and goods and has diversified activities throughout the Americas, including investments, financing, infrastructure projects, transportation and logistics, natural resources, steel distribution, and real‑estate management. SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation (SC), one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment enterprises with operations in seven industry‑focused segments: Energy, Automotive, Social Infrastructure, Agri‑Food & Life Science, Construction & Transportation, Real Estate, Mineral Resources, and Energy Innovation Initiatives. Corporate Counsel ($180,000‑$260,000)
Corporate Counsel will provide legal and compliance advice related to the Company’s operations and investments. The individual will be assigned to work in the Company’s New York office. Duties/Responsibilities
Draft, revise and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and legal documentation relating to Company’s commercial, trade and investment activities. Conduct legal research on various legal topics. Advising the Company about legal and compliance issues associated with investment transactions. Monitor legal updates and changes, including regulatory requirements and changes in the law which may have a material impact on the Company and advising on the same. Assist in conducting, or leading internal compliance investigations; preparing reports on investigation findings and providing advice on mitigating compliance risk. Monitor and supervise outside counsel and maintain relationships with existing law firms and legal service providers. Liaise between Company employees and outside counsel regarding investment transactions and litigation matters, with the goal of reducing outside legal spend. Monitor disputes and litigation and advise Company on litigation and/or dispute resolution strategies. Prepare and provide legal and compliance training on relevant legal topics, through regularly held virtual trainings, in‑person trainings and written materials/guides. Provide general legal support and advice to Company’s subsidiaries and/or affiliates, both domestic and international. Job Specific Knowledge/Skills & Abilities
Excellent drafting, contract review, legal research and writing skills. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting the Company and its operations. Ability to work independently and offer sound legal advice and support in connection with a broad range of matters related to dispute resolution, transactional matters and corporate legal concerns. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to organize work and establish and manage priorities. Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, promoting mutual respect. Customer focused and enjoy working in a cross‑cultural environment. Willing to travel both domestic and international for business trips. Education, Certification, and Experience
4 – 7 years of experience working as a lawyer for a law firm or in‑house legal team in the U.S. Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school. Experience as a lawyer at a top‑tier law firm in the U.S. Physical Requirements
Hybrid work style – Minimum 2 days/week onsite. Please note that there is no visa sponsorship provided for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sumitomo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sumitomo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is an integrated global trading company active in a range of commercial ventures. It imports and exports raw materials and goods and has diversified activities throughout the Americas, including investments, financing, infrastructure projects, transportation and logistics, natural resources, steel distribution, and real‑estate management. SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation (SC), one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment enterprises with operations in seven industry‑focused segments: Energy, Automotive, Social Infrastructure, Agri‑Food & Life Science, Construction & Transportation, Real Estate, Mineral Resources, and Energy Innovation Initiatives. Corporate Counsel ($180,000‑$260,000)
Corporate Counsel will provide legal and compliance advice related to the Company’s operations and investments. The individual will be assigned to work in the Company’s New York office. Duties/Responsibilities
Draft, revise and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and legal documentation relating to Company’s commercial, trade and investment activities. Conduct legal research on various legal topics. Advising the Company about legal and compliance issues associated with investment transactions. Monitor legal updates and changes, including regulatory requirements and changes in the law which may have a material impact on the Company and advising on the same. Assist in conducting, or leading internal compliance investigations; preparing reports on investigation findings and providing advice on mitigating compliance risk. Monitor and supervise outside counsel and maintain relationships with existing law firms and legal service providers. Liaise between Company employees and outside counsel regarding investment transactions and litigation matters, with the goal of reducing outside legal spend. Monitor disputes and litigation and advise Company on litigation and/or dispute resolution strategies. Prepare and provide legal and compliance training on relevant legal topics, through regularly held virtual trainings, in‑person trainings and written materials/guides. Provide general legal support and advice to Company’s subsidiaries and/or affiliates, both domestic and international. Job Specific Knowledge/Skills & Abilities
Excellent drafting, contract review, legal research and writing skills. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting the Company and its operations. Ability to work independently and offer sound legal advice and support in connection with a broad range of matters related to dispute resolution, transactional matters and corporate legal concerns. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to organize work and establish and manage priorities. Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, promoting mutual respect. Customer focused and enjoy working in a cross‑cultural environment. Willing to travel both domestic and international for business trips. Education, Certification, and Experience
4 – 7 years of experience working as a lawyer for a law firm or in‑house legal team in the U.S. Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school. Experience as a lawyer at a top‑tier law firm in the U.S. Physical Requirements
Hybrid work style – Minimum 2 days/week onsite. Please note that there is no visa sponsorship provided for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sumitomo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sumitomo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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