Assistant General Counsel - Procurement

Seton A Brady Corporation; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Scholarship program for children of2

Job summary

Brady Intelligent Productivity Solutions (IPS) seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Procurement to provide strategic legal advice on procurement activities. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance and managing risk within Brady’s IPS operations.

You will report to the General Counsel – IPS and operate from our U.S. location in Charlotte, NC on a hybrid schedule, supporting procurement processes and cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and efficiency.

Qualifications

• JD degree with 8+ years of procurement contract experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and procurement regulations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex procurement contracts to mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate procurement contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies in procurement matters.
• Collaborate with procurement and cross-functional teams to identify legal risks.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, disputes and regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on laws affecting procurement and supply chain operations.
• Handle commercial contracting for customers, vendors, licenses and services.
• Support government contracting including federal/state/local requirements.
• Advise on regulatory compliance for procurement and related activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement law

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

What We Need:

As an Assistant General Counsel – Procurement for Brady Intelligent Productivity Solutions (IPS), you will play a crucial role in providing strategic legal advice and support specifically focused on procurement activities. You will be instrumental in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements related to procurement, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and managing legal risks associated with procurement operations.

You will report directly to our General Counsel – IPS and you’ll work out of our U.S. location in Charlotte, NC on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact Brady’s procurement processes by ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and facilitating smooth contract negotiations that support business objectives and operational efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts, supplier agreements, and related legal documents to protect Brady’s interests.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies in all procurement-related contractual matters.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance in procurement and other business activities.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting procurement and supply chain operations.
• Handle commercial contracting matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer, vendor, channel, licensing, services, technology, and other business agreements.
• Support government contracting matters, including federal, state, and local procurement requirements, flow-down obligations, subcontracting, bid and proposal support, and compliance with applicable government contract terms.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters affecting procurement, commercial operations, government sales, supply chain, product distribution, and related business activities.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree, with 8+ years of experience managing and negotiating procurement contracts and agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and procurement regulations.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex procurement contracts to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Experience supporting procurement or supply chain legal matters in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with relevant procurement laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proactive approach to identifying legal risks and providing practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com .

Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

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