Lawyer

Orion S.A.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Orion S.A. is seeking an in-house counsel to join its international legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will advise across the organization on corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters in a global context.

The role requires JD and bar admission in the US, with 3–8 years of relevant experience, and a strong background in corporate finance, international commercial law, and compliance. Collaboration with global teams and outside counsel is essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed US attorney.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in law firms and/or in-house, covering US contract law and US/intl commercial law and/or US capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, corporate finance and international commercial law; compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice to management and operating units (US and international).
• Support commercial and corporate, litigation and claims management, compliance and training, IP, and environmental/product regulation matters.
• Oversee NYSE/SEC reporting and assist in expanding the compliance framework.

Skills

US contract law

US & international commercial law

Corporate law

Capital markets regulation

Legal drafting & negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Role Summary

In-house counsel of mid-cap international chemicals group listed on NYSE seeks addition to international in-house legal team. Reporting directly to the global General Counsel, the in-house counsel will be responsible for a broad set of law and regulations. In collaboration with an in-house international legal team and outside law firms, this role will be providing legal advice across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• General legal advice to management and the operating units (US and international)
• Provide legal support in the following legal areas: commercial and corporate, litigation and claims management, legal and ethical compliance and training, intellectual property, environmental and product regulatory
• Responsible for NYSE/SEC reporting and further expansion of existing compliance structure
• Serve as key member of the international in-house legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel but with responsibilities to, and direct interface with, many others within the company.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; fully qualified US attorney, who has passed the bar exam and is licensed to practice law.
• Three to eight years of relevant professional experience (law firm and/or in-house) ideally covering US contract law, US & international commercial law and/or US capital market laws & regulations
• Deep knowledge in the areas of corporate law, corporate finance and general international commercial law as well as compliance would be an advantage

Key Attributes

• Open-minded and used to work in international, diverse teams and projects
• High quality drafting, negotiating and reviewing of legal documents
• High degree of care, attention to detail, accuracy
• Very good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to understand, process and present complex information and relationships
• Ability to engender confidence in his or her abilities and to effectively influence others at all levels within and outside of the organization to attain the most beneficial results for the company
• Flexibility, ability to work under (time) pressure and to react to changed framework conditions
• Goal orientation and a sense of responsibility
• Process thinking
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Willingness to take on special tasks and "go the extra mile"

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

We offer

We offer competitive salary and benefits as well as high standards of work and safety, in line with the requirements of the chemical industry.

We also acknowledge that a fulfilling career must entail a balance between your work and your personal life. Ask our HR Representatives about country specific work-life balance policies.

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