Associate Legal Counsel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase and quality;
• Assist in gathering context with business partners so that transactions can be drafted accurately and efficiently;
• Advise on trade compliance matters, including import/export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening, and related regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on supply chain compliance, product compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and other regulatory matters relevant to the electronics distribution industry.
• Partner with our traders, buyers, and business leaders across EMEA to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues globally on cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate projects.
• Independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing business priorities.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• 2 - 4 years of post-qualification experience gained in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements within an international business environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Interest in, or exposure to, compliance matters such as trade compliance, sanctions, supply chain compliance, ESG, and anti-corruption.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Adaptability, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.

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