Corporate Counsel

Mouser•Mansfield, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mouser Electronics is seeking a Corporate Counsel to act as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, providing legal counsel on business decisions, transactions, and risk management. This role requires a deep understanding of business operations and objectives, advising on legal implications across various areas including commercial agreements, regulatory matters, employment/HR, marketing, and litigation. The Corporate Counsel will also lead and manage the contract review and negotiation function, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and overseeing corporate governance and entity management globally.

Requirements

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.
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.
Applicant must be a U.S person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ServiceNow and Asset Management Processes

Responsibilities

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