Sr. Counsel

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Counsel with 10+ years of experience to serve as a pivotal legal architect for our global technology and brand experience strategies. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, requiring a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between complex legal frameworks and technical innovation. You will be the primary Legal & Compliance (L&C) Business Partner for both the Global Technology and Brand Experience leadership teams, setting the global standard for how we protect our intellectual property and navigate the digital frontier.

Core Responsibilities

1. Brand Experience & Asset Protection

• Strategic Advisory: Serve as the primary L&C point of contact for the Brand Experience team, providing proactive, strategic guidance on market-facing initiatives.

• Advertising & Claims: Ensure all marketing claims are substantiated and defensible.

• Consent Frameworks: Establish and confirm processes for using customer and team member names, logos, and success metrics in testimonials and recruitment marketing.

• Brand Assets Management: Oversee global trademark clearance, copyrights, licensing, domain names, and enforcement actions.

• Policy Leadership: Provide legal review and guidance for the creation of enterprise-wide policies for Brand Experience topics like social media and external communications.

• Agency Management: Review MSAs and SOWs to ensure the brand retains ownership of all final creative deliverables.

• Partnership Frameworks: Negotiate and draft contracts for co-branding and partnerships, defining clear data ownership and liability structures.

2. Global Technology & Data Governance

• Strategic Roadmap: Together with Global Technology Leadership and the Data Governance Director, design and lead the enterprise-wide data protection and governance strategy.

• AI Policy & Ethics: Legal advice for AI policies, data classification, and labeling standards to ensure information integrity.

• AI Risk Management: Support business units in assessing risks in using AI in delivering services to customers (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and SRV).

• Resilience & Security: Direct the legal response for data investigations, cybersecurity incidents, and disaster recovery protocols.

• IT Contracts Strategy: Oversee the Legal team’s support for negotiation of IT vendor agreements and develop playbooks for customer flowdowns regarding cybersecurity and AI use restrictions.

3. Privacy, Data & Digital Compliance

• Privacy by Design: Global consent management (cookies, email) and cross-border data transfers.

• Regulatory Expertise: Navigate GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPL, and other regional laws concerning PII for marketing and retargeting.

• Digital Standards: Ensure all digital experiences meet Americans With Disabilities Act/Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standards to mitigate litigation risks.

• Global Synthesis: Create global policies by collaborating closely with Regional General Counsels to integrate local expertise and insights.

4. Compliance Legal Advice Point of Contact

• General Legal Advice for Compliance Program: Provide Legal Advice to the Compliance Team, working with Regional General Counsels and Compliance Program SMEs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a multinational company and high-tech environment.

• Education: JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.

• Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to partner with diverse stakeholders.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.