Assistant General Counsel - Commercial

The Assistant General Counsel - Commercial is part of the Commercial Team of the U.S. Law Department and works closely with the Global Commercial Team and other US  Teams (including IP, Litigation, Environmental and Risk Management Teams).  The position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial.  Successful candidate shall provide high quality, cost-effective legal services that minimize the Company's incurrence of liability and ensure that its rights are enforceable by (i) providing advice on the structure and implementation of commercial transactions; (ii) providing advice as to the effect of agreements and rules of law governing such matters; (iii) negotiating and drafting or reviewing such agreements; (iv) advising on antitrust and legal compliance matters; and (v) assisting with risk mitigation, claim analysis, and commercial advice to the various business units and functional departments. Some business travel may be required.

Function as a key member of the in-house commercial teams and the overall Arkema law department.  Fast-paced environment, requiring wide range of capabilities, and flexibility.  Travel up to 15%

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on and review various types of commercial and business contracts for assigned business units (BUs) and functional departments (FDs) as part of the commercial team, including but not limited to NDAs, JDAs, purchase and supply contracts, and distribution, sales representative, private label, tolling, rebate, logistics, software and services agreements (approximately 85%):

  • Negotiate, draft and advise BUs and FDs on major commercial and capital projects and contracts;
  • Advise on force majeure, risk management/reporting, product advertising and other commercial law issues, including dispute resolution.
  • Advise BUs on US antitrust laws and regulations, including pricing matters and competitive contacts.
  • Handle real estate matters for assigned BUs, including periodic property sales and capital projects.
  • Assist with Anti-Dumping matters, as needed.
  • Manage outside counsel where outside expertise is required.

• Other Assigned Duties (approximately 15%):

  • Provide training to the businesses regarding all aspects of contract management, antitrust, and other  commercial transactions.
  • Advise on compliance with various Company policies.
  • Management of outside counsel and in-house support personnel.
  • Assist with specialized projects, including M&A, and other duties as needed

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 7-15 years experience required.
• Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry preferred
• Experience handling a wide variety of large and small commercial contracts matters required.
• Both law firm and in-house experience preferred, but not required.
• PA Bar preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school required
• Primary practice areas: commercial law, contracts, and antitrust.

Certifications/Trainings:

• Admitted to the Bar of a US State or Commonwealth, preferably PA

Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail skills is essential.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are must.
• Excellent judgment and discretion required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work with diverse client base including    CEO, CFO, Business Heads, and other senior level management.
• A team player that is flexible and adaptable, able to function in fast past environment.

HES Requirement:   

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc.
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Will occasionally require working additional hours outside of normal workday/workweek to meet certain deadlines throughout the year. 
• Hybrid schedule – minimum 3 days in the office
• Travel to remote locations may be required