[Hiring] Assistant General Counsel @Jabil

Role Description

Jabil is seeking an experienced and business-minded Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal support for our global supply chain organization. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to procurement, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and executive leadership teams, helping drive commercial outcomes while managing legal, regulatory, and compliance risks across a complex global network.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in:

• Commercial contracting
• Global trade and regulatory compliance
• Supply chain risk management
• Strategic supplier relationships within a multinational manufacturing, technology, or industrial environment

What can you expect to do?

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including master supply agreements, procurement contracts, statements of work, licensing agreements, logistics agreements, manufacturing agreements, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Provide practical legal guidance on global supply chain matters, including sourcing strategies, supplier qualification and onboarding, contract management, business continuity planning, and dispute resolution.
• Advise business leaders on legal and regulatory requirements impacting global supply chain operations, including import/export controls, customs compliance, trade compliance (ITAR, EAR), anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), sanctions, human rights regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks related to supplier performance, supply disruptions, force majeure events, intellectual property protection, product liability, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory enforcement.
• Partner closely with procurement and supply chain teams to develop contracting strategies for key supplier relationships and high-value commercial transactions.
• Support vendor management and third-party risk programs, including due diligence, compliance reviews, and ongoing supplier governance initiatives.
• Assist with investigations, claims, disputes, and litigation matters involving suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and other business partners.
• Develop and deliver training programs, policies, and guidance documents to enhance legal and compliance awareness across supply chain and procurement organizations.
• Monitor and interpret emerging laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting global manufacturing, supply chain operations, sustainability initiatives, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely and practical resolution of legal matters while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including significant experience supporting commercial transactions, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or technology organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex domestic and international commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of global trade regulations, import/export controls, customs matters, sanctions programs, and international compliance frameworks.
• Experience advising multinational businesses operating in highly regulated and fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal counsel.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management, supplier governance, and third-party compliance programs.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing, electronics, technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, or other complex supply chain environments is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities