Contract Attorney

About This Role

This contract attorney role supports the legal functions of Delta Electronics in the Americas region. It suits a legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and a desire to work with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial terms of supplier and customer agreements, including global master purchase agreements, distribution and sales representative agreements, terms and conditions, stocking and warehousing agreements, and service and development agreements on both domestic and international levels
• Provide clear and concise business-oriented legal advice
• Provide timely status updates to your manager and product team leaders
• Solve problems with a balanced focus on both legal and business concerns
• Foster positive and respectful relationships, both internally and externally
• Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• Deep background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial terms of supplier and customer agreements, including but not limited to global master purchase agreement, distribution and sales representative agreements, terms and conditions, stocking and warehousing agreements, as well as service and development agreements on both the domestic and international level
• Demonstrated mastery of substantive U.S. legal concepts pertaining to commercial contracts and business development, including sophisticated understanding and drafting skills around warranties, remedies, indemnities, limitations of liability, product liability, intellectual property rights, etc.
• Functional knowledge of various legal forms relevant to the in-house context, such as leases, consulting and other independent contractor agreements, employee handbooks, privacy policies, demand letters, settlements and releases, etc.
• Functional knowledge of corporate compliance
• Interest in broad product lines in emerging technologies, power electronics, and/or other subjects relevant to Delta’s product portfolio
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• JD Degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Membership in good standing with at least one State Bar
• Minimum 7-8 years of relevant U.S. legal in-house and/or law firm experience

Nice to have:

• Energy and utility industry experience
• Real Estate Transaction and Negotiation experience
• Bilingual English-Mandarin

About the Company

Founded in 1971, Delta Group is a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, focused on providing innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions. Delta Electronics (Americas) is the US subsidiary of Delta Group.