• Job Description

  Req#: VICEP004226

  TTI, Inc. is looking for a Vice President, Legal at our Corporate office in Northwest Fort Worth, TX.

  The VP, Legal will report to the Senior Vice President, Global Ethics & Compliance/General Counsel. This senior-level executive will take a leading role in the build/evolution of a robust, sophisticated global compliance framework (policies, procedures, tools) and strategy to support the organization’s growth in size and complexity.

  Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

  ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Legal Guidance. Serving as a trusted legal counsel to the leadership team, and reporting directly to our SVP, Global Ethics and Compliance/General Counsel, with oversight responsibility for a broad range of legal and general management issues, including achieving the company's overarching strategies and potential risks and issues in the following areas: commercial agreements, regulatory, risk management, privacy and data security, marketing, litigation, employment/HR, and others as may arise in the course of business
  • Commercial Contracts. Lead a team that drafts, reviews, and negotiates all contracts and agreements on behalf of the company, including customer agreements, supplier contracts, statements of work, NDAs, and other agreements.
  • Compliance. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to our business and privacy rights and obligations, data management and security, and professional responsibilities.
  • Outside Counsel. Coordinate and supervise outside counsel whether engaged on a project basis or to represent the company with respect to the resolution of potential claims against the company, asserted claims or other legal proceedings. In cooperation with the GC, negotiate billing agreements and review invoices.
  • Risk Management. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place to protect the business.
  • Corporate Governance. Manage and protect the company’s IP, including staying involved in evolutions of the business both on the technology and product side. Manage entities, ensuring all corporate registration requirements and renewals are current and maintained.
  • Strategic Thought Partner. Obtain and maintain a strong knowledge of our business and strategic objectives. Counsel leadership with respect to the legal implications of major decisions, strategies, and transactions

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required with admission to the bar in Texas. 10+ years of experience in a top tier law firm and 5+ years’ prior managerial experience preferred.

  SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Solution-oriented Partner: A successful track record of working closely with and providing legal counsel to a senior leadership team, optimizing legal advice for business needs.
  • Breadth of Relevant Legal Experience: Strong legal skills and analysis with ability to effectively identify and communicate risks and guidance to others, with experience across diverse areas of law including contracts, intellectual property, employment, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions.
  • Flexible: Willingly tackles new tasks and legal situations with urgency. Able to get up to speed on new areas of law quickly and effectively, can collaborate and make recommendations in real time.
  • Strategic Thinker: Beyond having the requisite skills and knowledge qualifications, a successful candidate will have high levels of self-motivation, adaptability, critical thinking, analysis, and creative problem-solving.
  • External Relationship Driver: Experience selecting, engaging, and monitoring outside counsel and third-party vendor relationships, and establishing procedures for evaluating the quality and cost of outside counsel and necessary vendors.
  • Entrepreneur mindset: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment; able to manage situations with tight timelines and limited information; Balances conscientiousness with efficiency.

  This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

  What we offer our team members:

  • A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
  • Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
  • Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
  • A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

  Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

  This position requires the use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

  TTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  TTI, Inc. The company was founded by Paul Andrews in 1971.

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