AMSC – Corporate Counsel

AMSC (The “Company”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Corporate Counsel.

Company:
AMSC generates the ideas, technologies and solutions that meet the world’s demand for smarter, cleaner, better energy. Through its Windtec Solutions, AMSC provides wind turbine electronic controls and systems, designs and engineering services that reduce the cost of wind energy. Through its Gridtec Solutions, AMSC provides the engineering planning services and advanced grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency and performance.

Overview:
American Superconductor Corporation is looking for an experienced, business-savvy, creative problem-solver with strong analytical skills to join our fast-paced legal organization and to provide commercial counseling and transactional support to AMSC on a global basis. Candidate must have a proven track record of successfully counseling clients on various levels of complex commercial law transactions and legal issues, to achieve optimal business outcomes with minimum risk. The candidate must be a self-starter and team player ready to assume significant responsibility as a key business partner within AMSC’s global businesses.

Experience:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience with 3 years experience inhouse in a commercial counseling role.

Location/Relocation:
Ayer, MA or Bordentown, NJ. 3 days a week in the office.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience.

Bar:
Currently licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with ability to be qualified to work in-house in Massachusetts.

About AMSC

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.

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