Contract & Litigation Attorney

TTM•Saint Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. We are seeking an Attorney with approximately 3 to 6 years of experience to join our in-house legal team in a role primarily focused on contracts and litigation management for a publicly traded corporation, as well as other legal matters. This position will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice with emphasis on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, managing disputes and litigation, and advising internal stakeholders on legal and commercial risk. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate law is preferred, but not required. This is a hybrid position based in our Legal Headquarters in Creve Coeur (St. Louis), Missouri. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or otherwise compliant with applicable government restrictions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, with a demonstrated track record in contracts and litigation (approximately 3 to 6 years preferred).
Strong drafting, review, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage litigation and disputes in a practical, strategic, and business-focused manner.
Excellent analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with sound business judgment and strong client-service orientation.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong self-awareness and honed diplomacy skills with a proven ability to establish good professional relationships and credibility with internal clients, management and legal colleagues.
Strategic thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion.
Practical, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to legal support.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate law is preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, contractual governance, and corporate governance principles preferred.
Experience with contractual matters in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
Legal governance experience in a publicly traded company preferred but not required.
Real estate matters, including leases, site agreements, and related transactions.
Government contracts.
General corporate law, including corporate governance, entity maintenance, and routine corporate legal support.
Mergers and acquisitions experience, including due diligence, transaction support, and integration-related legal issues.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day counsel and advice regarding various and broad ranging legal matters.
Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate complex business agreements, including customer, supplier, confidentiality, consulting, and operational contracts.
Advise on contractual rights, obligations, risk allocation, indemnity, limitations of liability, warranty, and dispute resolution provisions.
Manage and oversee litigation, pre-litigation disputes, claims, subpoenas, and related matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
Provide practical legal advice regarding disputes, claim avoidance, and risk mitigation tied to contractual obligations and business operations.
Support internal investigations, legal notices, preservation obligations, and responses to demand letters and other contentious matters.
Partner with Contracts, Sales, Operations, Quality, Programs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to support business objectives while protecting the company's legal interests.
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and other colleagues.
Assist with legal policies, procedures, templates, training, and other legal projects as assigned.