Corporate Counsel

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Legal Guidance and Strategic Advisory

• Act as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, providing legal counsel on business decisions, transactions, and risk management.
• Maintain deep knowledge of business operations, objectives, and evolving strategies.
• Advise on legal implications tied to commercial agreements, regulatory matters, employment/HR, marketing, litigation, and other operational issues as they arise.
• Lead and manage the contract review and negotiation function, including oversight and direct management of the contract review team.

Commercial Contracts and Contract Management

• Create, maintain, and update contract templates and playbooks.
• Advise on contractual matters.
• Participate directly in negotiations with counterparties as needed.
• Oversee contract frameworks including FARs/DFARs catalog.

Compliance, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, data security, and governance standards (e.g., ITAR, CUI, CMMC).
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary policy updates.
• Draft and update policies, disclosures, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure alignment between NDAs, confidentiality provisions, and broader data-sharing practices.

Litigation, Claims, and Dispute Resolution

• Oversee all claims, litigation, and disputes, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Develop legal strategies for settlements, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings.
• Participate directly in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and negotiations when required.
• Draft settlement agreements and legal releases.
• Respond to subpoenas and legal requests by managing document collection, review, and production.

Employment/HR Legal Support

• Provide legal guidance on employment matters, including terminations, discipline, and documentation.
• Interpret restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation).
• Support HR in regulatory compliance and sensitive matters while preserving attorney-client privilege.
• Oversee employment-related outside counsel as needed.

Corporate Governance and Entity Management

• Manage corporate governance processes, including entity formation, maintenance, and dissolution globally.
• Draft board resolutions, minutes, and corporate documentation.
• Oversee annual reporting requirements and compliance filings.
• Protect and manage company intellectual property.

Collections, Bankruptcy, and Class Actions

• Support collections efforts through contract interpretation and drafting of correspondence.
• Assist credit teams with bankruptcy filings, including Proofs of Claim.
• Track and communicate bankruptcy activity impacting customers and suppliers.
• Monitor class action opportunities and ensure appropriate claims are filed.

Training and Internal Enablement

• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training programs for new hires and existing employees.
• Advise on training program structure and continuous improvement.

Leadership/Management

• Develops and maintains a productive work teams by hiring qualified personnel, training, and managing performance.
• Manages teams with integrity, ethical business practices, and in accordance with Mouser policies, procedures, and practices.
• Customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more full-time employees or their equivalent. Makes suggestions and recommendation for these employees regarding performance, including hiring, transfer, advancement, and termination.
• Manages daily operations to meet department and company objectives.
• Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments.
• Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments.
• Initiates, establishes and maintains highly effective relationships with internal and external business contacts of various cultures, and at all levels.
• Extremely confidential and trustworthy.
• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and understanding of critical job function of the team and people management.
• Assists management with development of results oriented strategies.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential part of the job.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%); Excel (80%)
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets complex documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High-level organizational skills, administrative skills, and multitasking ability.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Ability to analyze the impact of decisions before execution.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Proficient computer knowledge in a Microsoft Windows environment. Intermediate skills using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow and Asset Management Processes a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year College or University
• JD from an accredited Law School
• Currently licensed as an attorney in any US State (Texas preferred)
• 7+ years' experience in a law firm or in-house counsel role involving corporate law
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Internal candidates: Minimum of 5 years total management experience, including a minimum of 3 years as an exceptional performing Mouser Manager.
• External candidates: Minimum 6 years of total management experience, including 4 years of experience as a manager or higher-level management position. Exceptional references required.