Strategic Legal Counsel — Governance, M&A & SEC

Aviat Networks; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviat Networks in Austin is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to handle SEC filings, governance, IP, and corporate transactions. This generalist role reports to the General Counsel and offers exposure to senior leadership, including the Board.

You will draft board materials, manage proxy processes, support M&A due diligence, and guide cross-border governance while delivering practical legal advice to diverse business units in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and public company governance.
• Understanding of M&A transactions.
• Outstanding judgment, integrity and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Strong presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to respond confidently to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and the business community.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel in preparing SEC filings.
• Lead the coordination and drafting of the Company’s annual proxy statement and manage the annual shareholder meeting, including interaction with vendors, the inspector of elections, and internal stakeholders.
• Draft Board and Committee resolutions and meeting minutes; coordinate annual Board and Committee evaluations and support director onboarding.
• Draft and collect annual director and officer questionnaires and assist with ongoing governance and compliance requirements.
• Support the Company’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Provide legal support throughout all stages of M&A transactions, including preparing NDAs, conducting due diligence, summarizing findings, drafting transaction documentation, and assisting with closing logistics.
• Support the legal and governance needs of the Company’s domestic and international subsidiaries, including corporate maintenance, registrations, and cross-border coordination.
• Assist with internal investigations and provide legal guidance on compliance-related matters, including ethics, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, and conflicts of interest.
• Support various business units in company-wide policy management.
• Manage litigation and dispute matters, including coordinating with outside counsel and overseeing discovery and document production.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with risk assessments and strategic decision-making.
• When needed, draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts to support global business operations.
• Serve as a legal partner to business units, providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Skills

Strong communication

Contract drafting

M&A support

Securities governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Presentation skills

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Aviat Networks in Austin is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to handle SEC filings, governance, IP, and corporate transactions. This generalist role reports to the General Counsel and offers exposure to senior leadership, including the Board.

You will draft board materials, manage proxy processes, support M&A due diligence, and guide cross-border governance while delivering practical legal advice to diverse business units in a fast-paced setting.