Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Company:

Mesa Laboratories [

NASDAQ:

MLAB]

Position:

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Location:

San Diego; combination of remote and in-office work Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer Base Salary Range:

~$400,000 (+ annual bonus and equity grant) Mesa Labs has retained Breakpoint Strategy to conduct a search for a highly strategic and experienced Chief Legal Officer. Mesa Labs is a publicly traded, multinational manufacturer, developer, and marketer of quality control products and services that are driven by regulatory requirements within life sciences, healthcare, and other highly regulated industries. The Company operates in 20 countries, is headquartered in Colorado, and the corporate executive team is located in San Diego, California. The successful candidate will be a member of the corporate leadership team, manage all legal issues confronting the corporation, and report to the Chief Executive Officer. Company Overview Mesa Laboratories, Inc. [

NASDAQ:

MLAB] is a global leader in the design and manufacture of life sciences tools and critical quality solutions. The company's revenues are generated from offerings in four primary categories: (1) sterilization and disinfection control; (2) clinical genomics; (3) biopharmaceutical development; and (4) calibration solutions. Fiscal '26 revenues total ~$250M with the company's stock posting a 52 week high of $129.16. The company has seen five consecutive years of high growth, driven by both organic initiatives and strategic M&A. The future is bright for Mesa Labs, with strong long term organic growth in high quality verticals, new applications in advanced therapeutics, geographic expansion, strong commercial execution, robust cash flow, an improving balance sheet, and a reputation in the industry as an experienced acquirer prepared to capitalize on inorganic opportunities. Position Summary Mesa Labs seeks an experienced, strategic, and business-minded Chief Legal Officer to lead its legal function and navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of a publicly traded multinational manufacturer of sophisticated tools and solutions that serve life sciences and other highly regulated industries. This new role will report directly to Mesa Lab's President & Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Siddhartha Kadia. Dr. Kadia brings more than two decades of experience leading and scaling global life sciences and testing businesses. Dr. Kadia also serves on the Company's Board of Directors. This is a highly visible and impactful role providing strategic legal leadership for the company, its management, and its Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities CEO & Board Advisory :

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive management team, and the Board of Directors. Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance, SEC compliance, litigation, intellectual property, and risk mitigation.

Strategic Transactions :

Lead the legal execution of strategic transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, etc.), including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration in alignment with the company's growth strategy.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management :

Manage all corporate governance activities, including corporate records, Board minutes, regulatory compliance, and implement robust risk management frameworks across the enterprise to protect the company's assets and reputation. Multi-disciplinary legal advisor : This role requires a true corporate generalist, working collaboratively across the enterprise (Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, etc.), ensuring effective compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations, contractual obligations, employee matters, and managing disputes, claims and investigations.

Internal & External Resource Management :

Manage outside counsel and other external support effectively, ensuring high-quality legal support, efficient budget management and assessing and deploying cost-effective internal staffing needs.

Business Partnership :

Actively participate in team decision-making, offering pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice that balances legal risk with the commercial objectives of a publicly traded and rapidly growing enterprise. Qualifications 15 years of relevant legal experience, featuring a combination of top-tier law firm training and significant senior in-house leadership roles (serving as a Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel). Demonstrated financial acumen. Expertise in public company corporate governance. Deep experience with SEC reporting requirements, including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Regulation FD, Proxy Rules, and relevant reporting requirements, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, and EDGAR Rules. Experience managing intellectual property law, employment law, litigation, international regulatory compliance, and ethics compliance. Experience in risk assessment and mitigation. Proven track record of successfully managing complex, strategic M&A transactions and serving as a trusted adviser to a highly sophisticated CEO and Board of Directors. Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic business partner to a CEO and executive team, translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice. Exceptional executive presence, communication, and leadership skills. Active state bar membership in good standing; CA Bar In-House Registration. Success Factors Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be highly commercial-minded and solutions focused. A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but also incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the market and is able to provide creative solutions to new challenges. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and collaborate externally and across all levels of the organization. Commitment to the highest ethical standards and continuous professional development.

Additional Details Work Arrangement :

This is a hybrid position. The corporate leadership team meets regularly in the company's San Diego office, however individual work is largely performed remotely. Reasonable distance to the San Diego office is required, as well as the ability to work effectively from a remote location. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Compensation :

Base compensation is expected to be in the $400,000 range, commensurate with experience, plus an annual cash bonus, and equity grant.

Employee Benefits :

Competitive package including a comprehensive healthcare plan, life insurance, college 529 planning, generous holiday/PTO program, 401(k) and performance-based incentive programs. Mesa Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.