Overview
This role provides strategic legal support for a global supply chain organization. The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to procurement, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and executive leadership teams, helping drive commercial outcomes while managing legal, regulatory, and compliance risks across a complex global network.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including master supply agreements, procurement contracts, statements of work, licensing agreements, logistics agreements, manufacturing agreements, and strategic supplier partnerships.
- Provide practical legal guidance on global supply chain matters, including sourcing strategies, supplier qualification and onboarding, contract management, business continuity planning, and dispute resolution.
- Advise business leaders on legal and regulatory requirements impacting global supply chain operations, including:
- Import/export controls and customs compliance
- Trade compliance (ITAR, EAR)
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act)
- Sanctions
- Human rights regulations
- Environmental compliance requirements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks related to supplier performance, supply disruptions, force majeure events, intellectual property protection, product liability, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory enforcement.
- Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to develop contracting strategies for key supplier relationships and high-value commercial transactions.
- Support vendor management and third-party risk programs, including due diligence, compliance reviews, and ongoing supplier governance initiatives.
- Assist with investigations, claims, disputes, and litigation matters involving suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and other business partners.
- Develop and deliver training programs, policies, and guidance documents to enhance legal and compliance awareness across supply chain and procurement organizations.
- Monitor and interpret emerging laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting global manufacturing, supply chain operations, sustainability initiatives, and responsible sourcing practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely and practical resolution of legal matters while supporting business objectives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including significant experience supporting commercial transactions, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or technology organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex domestic and international commercial agreements.
- Strong knowledge of global trade regulations, import/export controls, customs matters, sanctions programs, and international compliance frameworks.
- Experience advising multinational businesses operating in highly regulated and fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal counsel.
- Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, supplier governance, and third-party compliance programs.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience supporting global manufacturing, electronics, technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, or other complex supply chain environments is highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $126,100 - $227,000
- Eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance (as part of the total rewards package).
- Benefits may include:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance (HRA and HSA options)
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid time off accrual of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
- In 2027: 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
Location
Remote — U.S.
Additional Information
- Anticipated close date of this job requisition: October 02, 2026.