Corporate Counsel

Summary

This position focuses on providing transactional and regulatory legal support to Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and its affiliates (the "Company"), with a strong emphasis on government contracting and related compliance obligations. The Corporate Counsel will support the negotiation and drafting of customer, vendor, and subcontractor agreements, assist with risk identification and mitigation, and provide practical legal advice to internal business stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

The Corporate Counsel works under the direction of the Sr. Corporate Counsel and other senior leaders and supports the Company's operations by delivering timely, business-oriented legal guidance.

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, and subcontractor agreements under the supervision of senior attorneys.
• Provides legal support on matters involving U.S. government contracts, including flow-down clauses, FAR/DFARS compliance, and contract risk assessment.
• Assists in advising internal teams on contract terms, legal risks, and compliance considerations.
• Supports contract interpretation and resolution of contractual issues that arise during contract performances well as other general transactional and corporate matters as necessary.

• Assists with legal review of proposals, bid documents, and related government contracting materials.
• Supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and international laws and regulations impacting government and commercial contracts.
• Helps develop and update policies, procedures, and training related to government contracts and regulatory compliance.

• Assists senior attorneys with the investigation and resolution of claims and disputes, including coordination with outside counsel when appropriate.
• Assists with corporate and strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate initiatives, as needed.

• Key Performance
  
  Competencies:
  
  Decision Quality, Manages Ambiguity, Persuades
• Additional
  
  Competencies:
  
  Manages Complexity, Strategic Mindset, Being Resilient, Effective Collaboration & Teamwork Skills
• Core Competencies:
  
  Ownership Spirit, Client Focus

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Three plus years of experience practicing law, preferably in corporate, commercial, or government contracting matters.
• Government contracting experience is highly preferred, whether gained in-house, at a law firm, or in a government setting.
• Experience interacting with cross-functional business partners and outside counsel.

• Familiarity with government contracts and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS).
• Familiarity with commercial contracting and contract interpretation.
• Familiarity with intellectual property issues in a commercial or government contracting context.
• Familiarity with dispute resolution and claims management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid business judgement and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal issues.

• An unquestionable commitment to integrity.
• A strong work ethic.
• A high solution orientation.
• Open to collaboration.
• Business Acumen.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The candidates must be able to maintain perspective, balance competing priorities and have patience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and follow through on work to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness in operational legal support.
• Ability to engage in strategic thinking, taking into account long-term goals and assessing all options and implications.

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday.
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday.
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, and reason.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited college or university

Arizona:

Tempe

Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift 1

M-F

Full Time

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