Description:

Come join an innovative team making a difference to our customers and partners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Computing, Industrial & Instrumentation, Networking & Communications, and Medical industries. TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro-mechanical solutions as well as a global designer and manufacturer of high-frequency radio frequency (RF) and microwave components and assemblies. We strive for an environment of excellence where you are encouraged to think creatively and innovatively in order to develop a professional future centered on growth and opportunity.

We are passionate about growing our business and place a high priority on teamwork, communication and collaboration! If you can see yourself as an integral part of the TTM team, then explore our career opportunities and apply today!

Scope:
We are seeking an Attorney with approximately 3 to 6 years of experience to join our in-house legal team in a role primarily focused on contracts and litigation management for a publicly traded corporation, as well as other legal matters. This position will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice with emphasis on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, managing disputes and litigation, and advising internal stakeholders on legal and commercial risk. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate law is preferred, but not required.

This is a hybrid position based in our Legal Headquarters in Creve Coeur (St. Louis), Missouri. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or otherwise compliant with applicable government restrictions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day counsel and advice regarding various and broad ranging legal matters.
  • Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate complex business agreements, including customer, supplier, confidentiality, consulting, and operational contracts.
  • Advise on contractual rights, obligations, risk allocation, indemnity, limitations of liability, warranty, and dispute resolution provisions.
  • Manage and oversee litigation, pre-litigation disputes, claims, subpoenas, and related matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
  • Provide practical legal advice regarding disputes, claim avoidance, and risk mitigation tied to contractual obligations and business operations.
  • Support internal investigations, legal notices, preservation obligations, and responses to demand letters and other contentious matters.
  • Partner with Contracts, Sales, Operations, Quality, Programs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to support business objectives while protecting the company's legal interests.
  • Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and other colleagues.
  • Assist with legal policies, procedures, templates, training, and other legal projects as assigned.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong drafting, review, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage litigation and disputes in a practical, strategic, and business-focused manner.
  • Excellent analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with sound business judgment and strong client-service orientation. Demonstrated ability to think creatively.
  • Excellent interpersonal 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.
  • Strategic thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion.
  • Practical, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to legal support.

Education and Experience:
Education:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, with a demonstrated track record in contracts and litigation (approximately 3 to 6 years preferred).
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance, contractual governance, and corporate governance principles preferred.
  • Experience with contractual matters in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
  • Legal governance experience in a publicly traded company preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience:
  • Real estate matters, including leases, site agreements, and related transactions.
  • Government contracts.
  • General corporate law, including corporate governance, entity maintenance, and routine corporate legal support.
  • Mergers and acquisitions experience, including due diligence, transaction support, and integration-related legal issues.