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Corporate Counsel

Franklin, WI · On-site

$71.73 - $125.53/hr

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a U.S.-led and managed corporation, created to provide Automation Solutions and Support to our customers in North America, Central America, and ...

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FS TECH II HOURLY

Springfield, IL · On-site +1

Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa America, Inc., is the #1 commercial PV inverter supplier in the U.S. Solectria's products include 3.8 to 750 kW PV inverters, string ...

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Product (Mechanical) Engineer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part ...

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Electronics Technican

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$10K/mo

Yaskawa America Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for technology and have a ...

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Facilities Maintenance Manager

Franklin, WI

Yaskawa is searching for a Facilities Maintenance Manager to direct plan, coordinate and implement corporate facility projects and activities. This role will be responsible for corporate facility ...

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Electrical Panel Builder

Mississauga, ON

$60.52K - $84.43K/yr

Possess fundamental knowledge of Yaskawa Motoman's quality and production system for effective performance with minimum supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other ...

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IT Help Desk Intern

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division proudly offers undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to take advantage of our internship and co-op programs. The primary and underlying ...

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Global Trade Analyst

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$36.06 - $55.91/hr

Yaskawa is searching for a Global Trade Analyst to help manage the growing complexity of the global trade environment. In this role the Global Trade Analyst is responsible for ensuring the regulatory ...

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Facilities Maintenance Manager

Franklin, WI · On-site

$46.20 - $76.25/hr

Yaskawa is searching for a Facilities Maintenance Manager to direct plan, coordinate and implement corporate facility projects and activities. This role will be responsible for corporate facility ...

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Software Engineer C

Franklin, WI · On-site

Yaskawa is searching for an entry level Software Engineer to focus developing software for value add processes in our Operations business unit. The Software Engineer will participate in all phases of ...

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Senior EHS Manager

Franklin, WI · On-site

$55.91 - $92.26/hr

Yaskawa is searching for a Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead manage and provide improvement strategies for all EHS activities at YAI and its subsidiaries. This role will optimize ...

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OPS Program Manager

Franklin, WI · On-site

$46.20 - $76.25/hr

Yaskawa is searching for a Program Manager for the Operations business unit. This role is responsible for owning cost, schedule and execution readiness from pre-Sales Order through manufacturing ...

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OEM Business Development Engineer

Franklin, WI · On-site

Yaskawa is searching for an OEM Business Development Engineer. The OEM Business Development Engineer will execute projects related to the integration of VFDs into Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM ...

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2nd shift Assembler - 4 day work week!

Franklin, WI · On-site

$18.27 - $22.12/hr

Yaskawa is currently hiring Assemblers for 2nd shift - 4 day work week! Monday-Thursday 3pm to 1am On-the-job training! Benefit eligibility on day 1! Assembler job duties: * Assembles, wires, solders

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Assemblers - Weekend Shift

Franklin, WI · On-site

$18.27 - $22.12/hr

Yaskawa is currently hiring Assemblers for our weekend shift located at the Franklin, WI manufacturing facility. The hours for this shift will be Friday-Saturday-Sunday 5am - 5pm Assembler job duties:

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Do workers at Yaskawa get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Does Yaskawa pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Yaskawa worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do Yaskawa workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
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92% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
70% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Yaskawa?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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Do people at Yaskawa feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
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Do people at Yaskawa get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Yaskawa?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
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70% of people report they enjoy their job.
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Do people at Yaskawa recommend working with their team?

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54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at Yaskawa?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Yaskawa?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people think Yaskawa’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Yaskawa is doing?

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69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Corporate Counsel

Yaskawa

Franklin, WI • On-site

$71.73 - $125.53/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Yaskawa rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

96th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a U.S.-led and managed corporation, created to provide Automation Solutions and Support to our customers in North America, Central America, and South America. Yaskawa is the world's largest manufacturer of AC Inverter Drives, Servo and Motion Control, and Robotics Automation Systems. Products are marketed through direct sales, partners, representatives, dealers, and distributors. Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a wholly owned corporation of Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan. Since 1915, Yaskawa Electric has served the world needs for products to improve global productivity through Automation. To match Yaskawa's growth, we are looking for a Corporate General Counsel Attorney to join our growing organization.
We are looking for an experienced and business-minded Corporate Counsel to join our growing Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing organization. In this role, you will provide strategic legal guidance across the business to help us scale responsibly and stay ahead of an evolving regulatory landscape. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be a key advisor on legal risk, contracts, and regulatory and legal changes across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil where we operate.
This is an exciting opportunity to function as the sole attorney in our newly created Corporate Legal team supporting a dynamic and growing organization. You will play a key role in advising the business on commercial transactions and supporting a range of legal functions including contract management, regulatory compliance, lease management, and corporate governance, and labor and employment law. If you are an initiative-taker with a practical mindset and a passion for collaborative problem-solving, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supply/distribution agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, etc.)
  • Provide pragmatic legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, and business strategy matters.
  • Understanding and presenting the implications of commercial contracts,
  • Applying the underlying implications and pain points regarding antitrust laws, employment, general business, and AI/Digital advancements.
  • Responding to compliance and regulatory matters pertaining to OSHA, EPA, among others
  • Providing leadership and guidance on all legal matters to cross-functional teams, including specific matters arising within litigation, employment, and liability claims
  • Acting as a Point of Contact for any escalation matters
  • Continuing to build on internal and external relationships
  • Support lease portfolio management and related contractual matters.
  • Interpret contracts and provide risk-based legal advice in a business context.
  • Develop and implement legal policies and contracting processes.
  • Prepare corporate filings and registrations across jurisdictions.
  • Conduct legal research and monitor emerging regulatory developments.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and assist business leaders on additional legal projects as needed.

What You'll Bring
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in corporate or transactional law, ideally within a law firm or in-house team
  • Substantive knowledge and experience as a generalist within a large array of legal fields (employment, regulatory (OSHA, EPA, etc.), antitrust, compliance, insurance, litigation)
  • Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
  • Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
  • Comfortable working independently and directly with business leaders
  • Highly organized, responsive, and meticulous
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

This role will require the successful candidate to possess a broad range of legal background knowledge with considerable experience in contracts. As well as comprehensive experience. The successful candidate will bring understanding of laws and implications from issues related to employment matters, antitrust dealings, commercial litigation, and regulatory (OSHA, EPA) impacts.
A successful candidate will be a proven leader within the legal space, with the ability to not only lead but also guide and effectively communicate with all internal team members as well as external stakeholders and teams.
Key advantages of working at Yaskawa include: career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses as well as a full suite of benefits. Additional information regarding the benefit package can be found at the following link.
https://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers/benefits
Yaskawa America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are looking to join a highly talented team in a rapidly growing business segment of a stable organization with opportunities for growth, the Corporate General Counsel Attorney may be the perfect fit for you!
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