TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com
We are seeking an attorney to fill an in-house legal position supporting the TTM Aerospace and Defense Sector. The position requires an emphasis on Government contracting, contract administration, and compliance with Government requirements, but will also provide legal advice and support on many aspects of Company legal matters. This role will be responsible for ensuring company business objectives are met in complex contract negotiations while working closely with internal stakeholders and executive teams.
This is a hybrid position located from our Legal Headquarters in Creve Coeur (St. Louis), Missouri. Candidates need to be a US Citizen or otherwise compliant with Government restrictions, but remote work may be considered, if outside the St. Louis commuting area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise on contracts with critical military prime contractors, to include reviewing, negotiating, and managing Government subcontracts, customer contracts, third-party agreements, and vendor- supplier relationships. This may include any or all of the following:
- Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and vendors in the contract negotiation process to review contractual terms for approval, resolve contract related problems, and answering questions regarding agreements and/or terms and conditions.
- Identifying and mitigating risks to Company, ensuring protection of Company intellectual property rights, quickly analyzing financial risks, and negotiating favorable terms in contracts to protect Company interests.
- Advising on claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and handling disputes with customers and suppliers.
- Supporting the navigation of domestic preference rules and supply chain compliance.
- Collaborating with functional departments throughout the company, including Contracts, Sales, Operations, Quality, Compliance, Programs, and Business Unit Management to negotiate and execute agreements, as well as being responsive to inquiries regarding existing obligations;
- Understand and implement strategic objectives while quickly addressing complex contractual issues and developing creative solutions to minimize business risk;
- Working as part of the existing Legal team as well as independently handling tasks and negotiations from start to finish with the ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and leaders;
- Ensure compliance with company policies, Company Code of Business Conduct, Government regulations, and confidentiality obligations for all affected parties;
- Proactively identify trends and gaps in processes and procedures, partnering with business clients to implement positive change and strategic plans for claim avoidance;
- Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with customers, suppliers, business stakeholders, and other colleagues;
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Familiarity with United States Department of Defense requirements (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Prime contractor flow downs, etc.);
- Experience advising and negotiating prime contractors and/ or Federal subcontractors is preferred.
- The ability to balance compliance with strategic function – protecting Company’s interests while navigating the evolving Federal Department of Defense procurement landscape;
- Established track record or skills to draft and review legal documents;
- Demonstrated problem solving abilities and strong sense of initiative, capable of working collaboratively utilizing business acumen;
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively, efficiently and cooperatively in fast-paced environments, both independently and on a team;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong self-awareness and honed diplomacy skills with a proven ability to establish good professional relationships and credibility with internal clients, management and legal colleagues.
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;
- Minimum of 3 years of Aerospace and Defense government contracting experience;
- Solid understanding of contract principles, government contracting, legal terminology, and contract administration processes;
- Experience with contractual matters in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.
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Compensation and Benefits:
TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.
Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
