Senior Counsel

Holcim Ltd.; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, disability and life保险

Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs for health & dependentCare

Vision and voluntary benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across the full corporate and operations spectrum.

You will draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, manage warranty claims, and partner with marketing, HR, sales and manufacturing to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate has a JD with strong credentials and at least 10 years of transactional/corporate experience, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• At least 10 years of law firm or in-house experience with transactional and corporate law.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for contract drafting across sales, procurement, CapEx and IT.
• Manage warranty claims and related legal work.
• Analyze marketing materials for legal/commercial risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate diverse agreements and legal documents.
• Collaborate with HR, sales, manufacturing and marketing as a strategic partner.
• Understand business to offer proactive legal advice and strategies.
• Manage external counsel within budget and quality constraints.
• Handle multiple projects independently and track them in the legal system.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal strategy

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join Amrize as a Senior Counseland help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amrize Building Envelope is seeking an experienced attorney for an outstanding in-house opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. The Duro-Last division encompasses a variety of products, from commercial roofing materials and products to commercial flooring (Protect-All Flooring at Oscoda Plastics) coatings and sealants. OX Engineered specializes in high-performance, eco-friendly structural sheathing, insulation, and weatherization products for residential and commercial construction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide strategic direction and legal advice for the full spectrum of corporate and operations support required by the company. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Primary support for contract drafting for sales, procurement, CapEx and IT functions.
• Legal support and management for warranty claims.
• Work closely with marketing and communications teams to identify and analyze legal and commercial risks related to various marketing matters, including evaluating marketing materials for all company products.
• Draft, review, analyze and negotiate agreements, memoranda and other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party across a wide variety of categories.
• Establish, manage and maintain strong collaborative relationships with a variety of corporate clients in different areas of the company, including human resources, sales, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business in order to identify trends and formulate appropriate legal advice, structures and strategies.
• Retain, evaluate and effectively manage external legal counsel supporting corporate and transactional matters in order to maximize the quality of representation and remain within budget.
• Independently handle and keep track of multiple projects for the company. Utilize legal contract and litigation management system to track all legal matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Juris Doctorate degree with superior academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.

Required Work Experience: At least 10 years of law firm or in-house experience with transactional and corporate legal experience.

Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communicator and relationship builder with proven ability to lead and influence others.
• Ability to work with multiple levels of non-management and management.
• Strategic business partner with demonstrated ability to impact, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to "see around the corner" through understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business.
• Highly professional, poised, excellent written and verbal communication skills and executive presence with law firm and in-house experience.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.