Associate Legal Counsel

About the job:
Ready to boost your career in the Legal field to the next level? Smith & Associates is looking for a highly motivated and eager Associate Legal Counsel to join our growing team in EMEA.

Smith is a leading independent distributor in the semiconductor industry. We have been operating since 1984 with global headquarters in Houston together with 18 other international offices.

Smith is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Associate Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the business by proactively identifying and addressing legal and compliance challenges. You will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, Accounting, and Operations to provide expert legal advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate law, and other key legal areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and adaptable individual to contribute significantly to the success of the company in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of sales and procurement related contracts (including customer and vendor applications, terms and conditions of sale and purchase, non-disclosure agreements, framework agreements);

• Advise on compliance matters with international import/ export laws and regulations;

• Provide legal advice and support legal activities at Smith EMEA;

• Work and collaborate closely with other colleagues from the legal department internationally;

• Handle and make decisions on complex matters with different stakeholders across the organization;

• Collaborate closely with HR and leadership on employment matters, including reviewing contracts, policies, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, and investigations

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

• Master’s degree in law with 1-3 years of relevant experience in-house as part of an international organization or in an international law firm;

• Good knowledge of commercial contracting;

• Willingness to learn and assume responsibility for employment law-related tasks

• A commercial sense of relevant legal issues with an ability to get things done;

• An independent, result-oriented mindset, and strong advisory skills;

• Enthusiasm, positive energy, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit;

• The ability to interact with multiple levels in an international organization and in multiple jurisdictions;

• The capability to adapt to a fast-paced environment;

• The ability to work effectively with global legal and compliance teams, with an international mind-set;

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.