Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working for a Global Technology Leader?

At Aviat Networks, we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you are a results-oriented, customer centric and innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change, and know how to have fun so come and join a dynamic team that strives to bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand, and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

About the Role : Aviat Networks is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our team. This generalist position will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as a key contributor in supporting the Company’s public company obligations, global subsidiary operations, intellectual property management, M&A activities, corporate governance, litigation and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will be a business-minded attorney with a background in securities law, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal support. This is a high-visibility role with opportunities for direct interaction with senior leadership, including the Board of Directors.

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.
• Lead legal department integration efforts post-closing.
• 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.

Qualifications & Competencies :

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Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

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