Associate General Counsel (Montvale)

Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation, is seeking an experienced, business-oriented attorney to join its U.S. Legal Department as Associate General Counsel. This role is based at Sharp’s U.S. headquarters and supports a wide range of commercial, operational, and strategic legal matters across the organization.

Sharp Electronics is the U.S. sales and marketing company of smart office technologies, home appliances, office solutions, professional displays, and component devices. Our U.S. operations span approximately 1,400 employees in about 53 offices nationwide across 18 states. The Legal Department plays a critical role in enabling the business to operate efficiently, responsibly, and in compliance with applicable laws, while remaining aligned with Sharp’s culture of service and collaboration.

The ideal candidate is practical, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating as a trusted legal advisor to the business units, senior leadership, and all support teams throughout the organization. A roll up your sleeves attitude is required to align with our culture of service in the Legal Department. Practically speaking, you interact with a number of different people throughout the organization, from administrative staff up to the Chairman. When you do so, you represent everyone in the Legal Department, so your ability to communicate effectively with anyone who needs your help matters.

Responsibilities

• As Associate General Counsel, you will serve as a key legal partner to Sharp’s business units, providing day-to-day legal advice on contracts, commercial operations, marketing initiatives, and anything that impacts their business.
• You will work closely with executives, department heads, and employees to understand business objectives and provide clear, actionable legal guidance. An ideal candidate has the ability to balance legal risk with business realities to offer practical solutions that allow the business team to take acceptable risks.
• A significant portion of this role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of agreements across both B2B and B2C business units. These may include purchase and sale agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, service orders, leasing and credit agreements, program letters, and other commercial arrangements. You will also conduct legal reviews of marketing and advertising programs, promotional materials, and other public-facing communications to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal standards.
• Depending on your skill set, you may also be asked to oversee and coordinate matters handled by outside counsel, including both transactional and litigation matters, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant commercial legal experience
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Practical, business-oriented approach with a strong service mindset
• Sharp’s Legal Department operates with a team-first philosophy. Success in this role requires flexibility, accountability, and a willingness to support the organization wherever our expertise is needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $200,000. The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family’s mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance).
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability – veteran.

No agency resumes will be accepted or fees paid in the absence of an official written engagement agreement executed in advance by Human Resources for this particular position.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.