Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase and quality;
- Assist in gathering context with business partners so that transactions can be drafted accurately and efficiently;
- Advise on trade compliance matters, including import/export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening, and related regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance on supply chain compliance, product compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and other regulatory matters relevant to the electronics distribution industry.
- Partner with our traders, buyers, and business leaders across EMEA to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues globally on cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate projects.
- Independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing business priorities.
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:
- Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
- 2 - 4 years of post-qualification experience gained in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements within an international business environment.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Interest in, or exposure to, compliance matters such as trade compliance, sanctions, supply chain compliance, ESG, and anti-corruption.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
- Adaptability, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced business environment.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Law, LL.M., or equivalent
- 2–4 years of post-qualification experience in an international law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements in an international business environment
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Interest in or exposure to trade compliance, sanctions, supply chain compliance, ESG, and anti-corruption matters
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple jurisdictions and cultures
- Adaptability, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Additional European languages
What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more








