Senior Counsel - Automotive, Commercial, and Supply Chain

Position Summary:

Methode Electronics is seeking a Senior Counsel who will focus on providing expert legal support for an assigned area of our business.

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. We design, engineer, and produce mechatronic products for OEMs utilizing our broad range of technologies for user interface, lighting system, power distribution and sensor applications.

Our solutions are found in the end markets of transportation (including automotive, commercial vehicle, e-bike, aerospace, bus, and rail), cloud computing infrastructure, construction equipment, and consumer appliance. Our business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being Automotive, Industrial, and Interface.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with our customers, including sales contracts, supply, confidentiality, and warranty agreements.

• Provide legal advice, review, and support for assigned focus of activities, relationships, and operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and best practices.

• Handle disputes and provide strategic advice to mitigate risks and resolve issues efficiently, particularly in the context of supplier and customer relationships.

• Work closely with multiple functional areas such as sales, procurement, engineering, quality, compliance, and finance teams to provide proactive legal solutions that align with business objectives and drive operational excellence.

• Offer wide ranging, general legal support as needed, contributing to the overall success of the organization, in cooperation with external legal advisors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• +7 years of relevant legal experience, with preferably a combination of large law firm and in-house experience supporting assigned area of business.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Licensed, or able to become licensed, to practice law in state where work is focused.

• Extensive experience in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal and business issues.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with executives, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $163,000-$185,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan.Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently do hand motions and repetitive tasks including computer use with typing, must occasionally carry and lift up to 15 pounds to perform various duties, occasionally reach and do overhead reaching, occasional standing for short amounts of time, occasional walking for short amounts of time, minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties, occasionally climb stairs, and extended sitting for long periods of time at a desk or workstation.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.