Commercial Contracting and Compliance Attorney

Smith is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith's Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith! We are seeking a Corporate Attorney with deep experience in commercial contracting within ITAR requirements. This is a high-impact role advising leadership, shaping compliance strategy, and supporting complex global transactions. This role serves as a key legal advisor on government and commercial contracting working alongside sales/procurement and export controls. You will partner cross-functionally with business, compliance, and supply chain teams to enable growth while managing regulatory risk in a dynamic, global environment. Responsibilities As a Defense Logistics Agency qualified supplier among more than a dozen other certifications and accreditations, you will be contributing to the team that ensures we exceed industry standards and customer expectations. You will serve as a strategic legal partner on government and defense contracting matters. Advise on

FAR/DFARS

compliance, subcontracting, and sales strategy Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex government and commercial agreements Interpret and provide guidance on ITAR, export controls, rated orders and DoD regulations Identify and proactively mitigate legal and compliance risks impacting business operations Develop and enhance scalable compliance frameworks and policies Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives within aerospace and defense sectors Deliver training and thought leadership on regulatory requirements to internal stakeholders Working with the Sales organization you will draft, review and negotiate purchasing, sales and other government and commercial agreements, with focus on military and defense related procurements Conduct legal research on regulatory requirements, government contracts and subcontracts Develop and implement risk mitigation and compliance framework for the military and defense group Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership. Eligible for licensure as in-house counsel in Texas 7+ years of relevant experience in government contracts, aerospace & defense, or export controls Strong working knowledge of ITAR, DPAS, FAR, DFARS, and U.S. export regulations Experience advising business stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercial environment preferred Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives Ability to interact with multiple levels in an organization and in multiple jurisdictions Ability to work effectively with global legal and compliance teams, with an international mind-set Why Join Smith? Work at the forefront of aerospace, defense, and advanced technology supply chains High visibility role with opportunity to influence business strategy and compliance programs Collaborative, global environment with cross-functional exposure Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits A culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous growth If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.