Assistant General Counsel, Transactions

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

1d • Remote

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA), the Americas headquarters of one of the world’s largest chemical and advanced materials companies, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Transactions to lead our transactional legal practice across the region. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded, business-oriented attorney to operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and innovation—supporting everything from M&A and EPC projects to complex commercial agreements that keep a global manufacturing enterprise moving. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and being a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role delivers all three—plus the flexibility of a fully remote environment. As AGC – Transactions, you’ll own and lead the full lifecycle of high-impact deals, while mentoring a growing legal team and shaping how legal supports the business at scale.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar license
• 7–12+ years of transactional legal experience
• Strong background in contract drafting and negotiation; M&A and/or EPC experience preferred
• In-house experience strongly preferred (law firm experience welcome)
• Ability to communicate clearly and pragmatically with non-legal stakeholders, including global partners
• Comfortable advising at the executive level and managing multiple, complex workstreams

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, life sciences, or advanced materials industries
• Cross-border transactions or Japanese business exposure
• Antitrust, IP, export controls, environmental law, or government contracting experience

Responsibilities

• Lead mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from LOI through post-closing integration
• Advise senior leadership in the Americas and Japan on cross-border and enterprise-level transactions
• Support EPC projects, facility expansions, site exits, and real estate transactions across manufacturing and warehousing sites
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including supply, distribution, procurement, services, manufacturing, tolling, licensing, and technology agreements
• Partner with business leaders to structure deals, allocate risk, and enable commercial objectives
• Identify and manage legal and compliance risks, including export controls, antitrust, anti-corruption, trade compliance, and corporate governance matters
• Prepare board and shareholder approval materials and ensure alignment with internal controls and delegations of authority
• Build and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation standards
• Oversee contracting processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Manage outside counsel and mentor direct reports within the legal team

Benefits

• High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership and global stakeholders
• Breadth of work spanning strategic, operational, and commercial transactions
• Fully remote position with minimal travel (≈10% or less)
• Opportunity to shape legal processes in a growing, innovation-driven organization
• Collaborative culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, and problem-solving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed