Staff Counsel (Dir)

About the Role

Transactional business support for the US and Canada including commercial contract drafting, negotiation, review, and interpretation.

Providing advice in connection with commercial, regulatory, risk management, dispute resolution and contract management matters including, but not limited to, corporate entity management, complex commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, tax, financing, securities, and human resources.

Accept service of process, review, collect data, and respond to subpoenas appropriately.

Maintain assigned matters in the legal team’s matter management system and use all legal databases and tools as required.  

Work strategically with other members of the global legal team and all US and Canadian business units to perform general corporate legal work.

Manage commercial litigation matters in the US and Canada.

Manage external counsel to include review of costs and fees to align with department budget.

Experience in distribution and manufacturing a plus.

Experience in the US and Canada a plus.

What You'll Do

• Litigation: Oversee and manage litigation involving the company, including coordinating with outside counsel and ensuring appropriate risk management strategies are in place.

• Contracts: Negotiating, reviewing, drafting a wide range of contractual terms and agreements for the company.

• Compliance: Ensure and guide the company on adherence to relevant US and Canadian laws and regulations.

• ADR: Oversee and manage alternative dispute processes such as mediation or arbitration for the company.

• Systems: Maintain and use legal tools and systems as required and contribute to process improvements.

• All other matters assigned by management.

What We're Looking For

• >3 to 8 Years of relevant work experience

• Master's / Post Graduate Degree Juris Doctor Degree

• Bar License

Working Conditions:

Key Skills

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TD SYNNEX is an E-Verify company