Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Tektronix is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. By embracing our diverse experiences and views, we are better positioned to deliver results, create innovations that matter, and thrive in today’s changing world. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision that We Are More Together and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive.

The Associate or Assistant General Counsel, Commercial (title depends on experience) will be primarily responsible for managing commercial legal matters, specifically for the Americas and Asia Pacific regions. This will include providing guidance and support of Tektronix legal matters across multiple business functions, including primarily commercial related contracts, antitrust guidance, product compliance, commercial litigation or disputes, regulatory topics and otherwise as needed. In addition to providing excellent legal expertise, the role requires a proactive and solution-oriented mentality to legal matters and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization. Ideal candidates for this role will have in-house experience in a variety of legal topics with a focus on commercial, passion for growth, and demonstrated experience driving improvements that benefit the company! The position reports directly to Tektronix’s VP Global Legal & General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal commercial work in Americas and APAC, including leading a small, successful commercial contracts team

• Oversee and/or draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts and transactions including product sales and services, software, SaaS and technology licenses, consulting, bids and tenders, distributor, partnership, supplier, and other business contracts

• Provide practical timely counsel and proactive advice to internal partners on a variety of legal matters, including sales and marketing, services, antitrust guidance, product compliance, commercial disputes, and others as needed to minimize risk

• Provide legal advice to assist internal clients in meeting the company strategic goals

• Develop and deliver legal training for business partners to advance business needs and ensure proper functioning and transparency of contractual and other processes.

• Collaborate with other members of the global Legal and Compliance teams to ensure a consistent global and organization approach to legal issues

• Contribute to process improvement projects, implementation of new policies and procedures, and innovative ways to provide efficient and effective legal services

• Contribute to successful development and implementation of Legal team initiatives

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, and anticipate and report on risks and opportunities, developing strategies to address, as appropriate

• Supervise external counsel when needed and manage budget appropriately

• Manage other legal matters or undertake special projects as requested by the VP/GC

• Assist with M&A due diligence and integration as needed

Competencies/Personal Traits

• Unquestionable integrity and excellent judgment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate complicated information in an understandable way, as well as excellent drafting skills

• Demonstrated ability to spot issues and provide solutions or paths to resolution; a perceptive and inquisitive problem solver

• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and manage attorneys and staff

• Strong project management and organizational skills, to include prioritizing multiple complex matters and conflicting demands in a fast-paced and complex environment

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with legal colleagues and business teams, while exercising independent judgment in determining when supervisory input is necessary

• Proactive attitude and adaptability with an internal and external customer focus mindset

• Ability to collaborate across all functions (including Finance, HR, Operations, and Commercial and Service teams), cultures, and organizational hierarchy

• Ability to influence and build followership at all levels

Education and experience required

• Qualified lawyer with JD from an accredited university

• Minimum of 12-15 years substantive experience, including law firm and in-house

• Extensive progressive experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing a commercial contract program, preferably at technology company

• Demonstrated success managing others as a people leader

• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools preferred

• Experience with government agencies and contracting rules preferred

• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

• Experience and comfort working in a matrixed organization across functions

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We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

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This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.