General Counsel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a General Counsel to join our team.

 

 ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA):

For over 130 years Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services are tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors.

Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

 

SCOPE:

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (“MHIA”), is seeking a mid-level attorney to become the General Counsel of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentric, LLC, a dynamic business focused on (i) selling and servicing industrial power supplies and equipment, (ii) maintenance of industrial logistics equipment such as lift trucks and automated machines, and (iii) support of critical power infrastructure for telecommunications and data centers.  The Concentric General Counsel will be a member of the Concentric leadership team (reporting directly to the President of Concentric and the General Counsel of MHIA), will manage two contract managers, and will oversee a host of commercial contracting and corporate governance activities, as well as strategic acquisitions, with the objective of growing the business of Concentric exponentially over the next 10 years.  The Concentric General Counsel will also be part of the larger US-based legal team of MHIA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd 

The ideal candidate will be a licensed attorney in any US jurisdiction with at least 8 years of experience in corporate and transactional law.  This role may work remotely; however, special consideration will be given to candidates who can work at MHIA’s Houston headquarters location.  All candidates must be available to attend meetings and provide support in person as required at Concentric’s offices in Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Toledo.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a member of the Concentric leadership team, providing legal counsel as well as business advice to all Concentric executives and the board of managers;
• Respond promptly to all requests from Concentric, MHIA, and their affiliates, for legal assistance in all disciplines and practice areas, with a particular focus on the transactional work described above;
• Provide balanced legal advice that facilitates smart business transactions and adequately mitigates risk without curtailing competitiveness;
• Engage and manage outside counsel as necessary;
• Train clients regarding contracting best practices and other legal topics as requested;
• Remain current on laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and litigation trends in the industries where Concentric does business or may be more likely to experience claims; and
• Report to MHIA Legal and MHI Legal regarding current developments and priorities

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or related degree from four-year college or university, a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

• Experience: At least 8 years of demonstrated corporate and transactional legal experience, preferably in the areas of engineering, manufacturing, sales and procurement, M&A, and strategic partnerships, with a license to practice law in a US jurisdiction where Concentric does business and be in good standing
• Any special skills/training/certifications: