Corporate Counsel

About Kubota North America
Kubota North America is a leading provider of equipment and solutions that help customers cultivate, build, maintain, and support communities across North America. Through its family of companies, including Kubota Tractor Corporation, Kubota serves customers in the agricultural, construction, landscaping, turf, utility vehicle, engine, and industrial equipment markets. Driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success, Kubota continues to grow its presence while supporting a trusted network of dealers, partners, and customers.
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and help protect and support Kubota's business interests across North America.

About the Role
The Corporate Counsel will provide legal guidance and strategic oversight for product liability, personal injury, property damage, warranty, and related litigation matters. Working closely with business leaders, engineers, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams, this role will help manage legal risk, defend Kubota's products, and support the development of proactive processes that strengthen compliance and reduce litigation exposure.

What You Will Do

Manage and oversee product liability, warranty, personal injury, property damage, and related claims and litigation matters.
Provide legal advice and recommendations to business leaders regarding litigation strategy, case evaluation, risk management, and dispute resolution.
Partner with outside counsel to develop effective defense strategies and manage litigation costs and outcomes.
Lead investigations related to accidents, product incidents, and defect claims, coordinating with engineering and other internal stakeholders.
Support discovery, corporate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to assess risk, support litigation defense strategies, and recommend product or process improvements.
Review product marketing, instructional materials, and new product initiatives to ensure alignment with applicable legal and industry standards.
Assist with legal operations, special projects, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts related to product safety and risk management.

What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a State Bar.
5+ years of experience handling product liability, warranty, subrogation, or related litigation matters.
Experience managing outside counsel and supporting litigation in state and federal courts.
Strong knowledge of litigation strategy, discovery, trial preparation, and dispute resolution.
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

In-house counsel experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or equipment-related businesses.
Trial, mediation, arbitration, and deposition experience.
Experience with regulatory matters, e-discovery, and product safety issues.
Familiarity with agricultural, construction, turf, utility vehicle, or industrial equipment products.
Exposure to engineering or technical disciplines that support product analysis and litigation defense.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong business judgment and risk assessment capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, engineers, outside counsel, and business stakeholders.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple functions.
High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in a professional office environment and utilize standard office technology.
Ability to travel as needed, including support for inspections, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.