.Overview: You will be primarily responsible for supporting business clients, Legal and Compliance colleagues, and the General Manager (General Counsel) in the management and operation of Marubeni America Corporation's Legal Team (MAC Legal) and managing the legal risk of MAC and Marubeni Group's local entities in North and Central America. The Corporate Counsel will also be responsible for providing legal services in support of MAC's administration, businesses, operations, mergers, acquisitions and divestiture activities within North and Central America. The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Manager and Assistant General Managers and will interact directly with MAC's business teams, executive te am, internal and external clients and business partners.Position OverviewThe Corporate Counsel will serve as a key member of the in-house legal team reporting directly to the General Manager (General Counsel) and will provide legal support on all commercial and corporate transactions including M&A and divestitures. They will be involved in managing litigation matters, risk assessment and other general business counseling as it relates to MAC's operations in North and Central America. The Corporate Counsel will interact directly with MAC's business teams, executive team, other senior management, internal and external clients, and business partners.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist in the management and operation of MAC Legal and Compliance functions.Interface regularly with the General Manager, Corporate Secretary, Assistant General Managers, Legal and Compliance Team members, executive team, external/internal clients, and business partners.Build alliances and collaborate closely with legal teams of other Marubeni Group companies operating in North America.Advise on and manage the legal risk of commercial, leasing and some investment transactions and other projects including preparation, review and negotiation of a wide range of commercial transaction documents on behalf of MAC and Marubeni Group companies and examining and coordinating MAC's internal approval processes.Advise and assist on significant transactions, matters and projects (including, M&A transactions) from early phases to identify, manage and minimize legal risk and keep senior management informed.Manage specific aspects of litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution procedures, and regulatory matters for MAC, and other Marubeni Group entities including investigating and reporting on status to senior management.Assist the Corporate Secretary and Legal Department in developing, establishing, implementing and monitoring governance and other policies and responding to compliance related issues.Manage legal risk involved with shareholder resolutions, board minutes, corporate powers of attorney and other corporate secretarial documents