Legal Counsel

TTM Technologies•St. Louis, MO

2d•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. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of five years of legal experience to fill an in-house legal position related to general corporate legal matters. The position will provide general legal advice and support on all aspects of company legal matters to various internal and external stakeholders, with a specific emphasis on issues with respect to a publicly traded company, including requirements with respect to SEC reporting, such as 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks and proxy statements. In addition, the position will advise the company with respect to issues related to mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, assisting with acquisition financing, and managing due diligence reviews. This is a hybrid position located from our Legal Headquarters in Creve Coeur (St. Louis), Missouri. Candidates need to be a US Citizen or otherwise compliant with Government restrictions.

Requirements

Established track record or skills to draft and review legal documents
Strong experience with mergers and acquisitions
Solid understanding of SEC rules and regulations
Excellent communication and drafting skills, including ability to actively listen with sensitivity and tact for difficult or challenging conversations
Demonstrated problem solving abilities and strong sense of initiative
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, analytical, flexible, and proactive
Demonstrated ability to work creatively, efficiently and cooperatively in fast-paced environments, both independently and on a team
Superior time management, organization and project management skills
Strong business acumen
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
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active Bar license
At least five years of legal experience in business and corporate law, as well as general legal experience
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contractual matters in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required
Experience in compliance issues, especially multi-national compliance issues, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day counsel and advice regarding various and broad ranging legal matters
Have general expertise of, and an ability to analyze, SEC rules and regulations with respect to ’34 Act reporting and compliance
Be the internal lead overseeing the preparation and review of the company’s SEC periodic reports and proxy statements.
Review, evaluate and manage possible and actual candidates for mergers and acquisitions.
Be the internal lead managing all aspects of M&A transactions.
Have familiarity with common contractual language, as well as an understanding of state, federal and other regulatory laws and provisions
Be capable of both working as part of the existing legal team as well as independently handling tasks and negotiations from start to finish
Ensure compliance with company policies, including requirements for the review and approval of completed agreements by management
Research and provide general legal advice to various Business Units, as well as assist in the preparation of various company policies
Interface with functional departments throughout the company, including Contracts, Sales, Operations, Quality, Programs, and Business Unit Management to negotiate and execute agreements, as well as being responsive to inquiries regarding existing obligations
Work with, manage, and ensure cost effective services from outside counsel and consultants
Proactively identify trends and gaps in processes and procedures, partnering with business clients to implement positive change and strategic plans for claim avoidance
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and other colleagues
Be willing to handle other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado.
For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

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