Associate General Counsel

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

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.

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.

• 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 & Negotiation
  • Serve as a primary legal advisor to review, draft, and negotiate key commercial agreements.
  • Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Provide counsel on legal and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Identify and creatively solve legal and contractual risks.
• Project Management and Leadership
  • Lead large‑scale legal projects and supervise/mentor junior legal professionals.
• Process Improvement
  • Implement scalable contracting processes to streamline the legal function.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide legal guidance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Educational Background
  • J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
  • Member in good standing of a state bar.
• 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.
• Skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and drafting skills.
  • Independent work, problem‑solving, proactive approach.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Knowledge of IATF
    16949, VDA 6.3, ISO
    14001 standards (training provided).

• Leadership Experience
  • Prior experience managing junior legal professionals.
• Industry Knowledge
  • Experience in energy, manufacturing, or technology sectors.
• Project Management
  • Success managing large‑scale legal projects.
• Process Improvement
  • Familiarity with legal process automation.
• Industry Environment
  • Experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Startup Experience
  • Experience in a startup or rapidly growing environment.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Highly automated, safe, temperature‑controlled production environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance (company paid; voluntary available).
• Paid vacation and 14 paid holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands; reach and lift frequently.
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor. The employee must be able to perform essential functions on the plant floor and in meetings.

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