Associate General CounselAESC Group • Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Associate General Counsel

AESC Group • Murfreesboro, TN, United States

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Description & Requirements

Job Description

AESC is looking to add a Associate General Counsel to our team in Murfreesboro, TN.

Full-Time
Hybrid / On-site

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

About the Role

As the Associate General Counsel at AESC, you will play a key role in shaping the legal structure and supporting the company's growth and compliance. You will work closely with the General Counsel Americas and other legal leaders to develop legal strategies, manage large-scale legal projects, and oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of key contracts and agreements. This position requires a deep understanding of legal risk management, commercial law, and regulatory compliance while fostering scalable legal processes within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

Legal Strategy and Structure :

Collaborate with the General Counsel and other legal leaders to develop the foundational structures for a robust legal function.

Establish processes and procedures for managing legal projects and daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation :

Serve as a primary legal advisor to review, draft, and negotiate key commercial agreements, including master services agreements, EPC contracts, vendor agreements, and other contractual documents.

Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and analyze legal terms to mitigate risks.

Compliance and Risk Management :

Provide counsel on legal and regulatory compliance issues and work to ensure adherence to internal policies and external legal requirements.

Identify and creatively solve legal and contractual risks while advising internal teams on various legal questions and long-term projects.

Project Management and Leadership :

Lead and manage large-scale legal projects on critical issues facing the organization.

Supervise and mentor junior legal professionals, helping them develop professionally and ensuring their work aligns with company goals.

Process Improvement :

Implement scalable contracting processes to streamline the legal function and improve operational efficiency.

Collaborate with internal teams across sales, compliance, finance, and operations to provide legal guidance on projects and daily operations.

Complete other duties as assigned

What You Need

Educational Background :

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required.

Must be a member in good standing of a state bar, enabling independent legal practice.

Experience :

At least 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or equivalent setting.

Extensive experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts.

Skills :

Strong organizational, analytical, and drafting skills with great attention to detail.

Ability to work independently with sound problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

o Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

o Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

What is "Nice to Have"?

Leadership Experience :

Prior experience managing junior legal professionals or teams in a legal setting.

Industry Knowledge :

Experience working in the energy, manufacturing, or technology sectors, with a focus on commercial and regulatory issues.

Project Management :

Demonstrated success in managing large-scale legal projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Process Improvement :

Familiarity with legal process automation and the implementation of scalable legal workflows.

Industry Knowledge :

Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, particularly in automotive or battery production, is advantageous.

Startup Experience :

Experience in a startup or rapidly growing environment, demonstrating adaptability to change and the ability to work in a dynamic setting.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer :

Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts

401K with company match

Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)

Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays

Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

Tuition reimbursement

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.

Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and / or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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