Director, Assistant General Counsel

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 132,200 - 207,680; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. seeks a Director, Assistant General Counsel to serve as a generalist legal advisor, manage a small front-line staff, and provide strategic guidance on corporate governance, SEC compliance, and entity management.

The role reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and advises the General Counsel on key functions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters, and help shape

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in any jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of combined law firm and corporate experience with governance/SEC exposure.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on complex commercial agreements and technology-related contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, business disputes, and contract compliance.
• Protect intellectual property assets and monitor regulatory developments.
• Lead a small team of lawyers and legal professionals.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and board operations.
• Provide counsel on SEC filings and securities regulations.

Skills

Corporate governance

SEC compliance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Legal strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Salesforce

DocuSign

Smartsheet

Job description

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Director, Assistant General Counsel serves as a generalist legal advisor, manager of the department's front-line staff, and a strategic legal advisor supporting the company's corporate governance, SEC compliance, and entity management matters. The role reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and assists the General Counsel with key legal functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generalist Legal Advisor:
  • Negotiate and advise business partners on complex commercial agreements and transactions, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, and technology-related agreements.
  • Advise and counsel business partners on business disputes, regulatory compliance, and contract compliance.
  • Protect intellectual property assets, including trademarks and patents.
  • Monitor legal developments and advise on regulatory impacts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Category Management, Operations, Finance, and Tax) to develop risk-balanced solutions to legal issues.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on specialized legal matters.
• Manager of Front-Line Staff:
  • Provide direct management responsibility for a small team of lawyers and legal professionals.
  • Supervise staff on complex legal issues and provide support on matters as needed.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Advise on corporate governance matters and support board operations.
  • Draft and review corporate policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks.
  • Support board and committee operations.
• SEC Compliance:
  • Provide counsel on SEC filings and ensure compliance with securities regulations.
  • Monitor changes in securities laws and regulations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate public disclosures.
  • Liaise with external counsel and auditors on compliance matters.
• Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Entity Management:
  • Maintain corporate records and entity databases.
  • Manage legal aspects of subsidiary operations.
  • Ensure proper authorization and documentation for entity actions.
  • Coordinate with tax and finance teams on entity structuring.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of combined experience in a law firm and corporate legal department (preferably in a publicly traded company) with demonstrated experience performing the duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to interpret complex documents and optimize processes.
• Strong time management and follow-up skills.

What Would Be Preferred

• Experience in securities law and in the distribution, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience with Salesforce, DocuSign, and Smartsheet or similar platforms.

Other Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Position requires up to 10% travel.
• May require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

COMPENSATION

Starting salary range: $132,200 - $207,680, dependent on candidate location and experience.

APPLICANT RESTRICTIONS

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.