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.