Senior Legal Strategy Partner (Hybrid)

Total Polymer Solutions; Romeoville (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Formerra seeks a Director of Legal to act as the company’s primary internal legal advisor, partnering with executives to manage risk, contracts, regulatory issues, and governance. The role requires independence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional influence, with hybrid work and proximity to the Romeoville office supporting 3 days on-site.

You will oversee legal strategy, corporate governance, and outside counsel, while guiding major transactions and compliance programs across multiple

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive legal experience in manufacturing, distribution, plastics, chemicals, or related industry.
• In-house corporate experience preferred.
• Experience advising senior executives on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s primary internal legal advisor to executive leadership.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Provide guidance on regulatory, compliance, and employment matters.

Skills

Legal leadership

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Corporate governance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research platforms

Job description

Formerra seeks a Director of Legal to act as the company’s primary internal legal advisor, partnering with executives to manage risk, contracts, regulatory issues, and governance. The role requires independence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional influence, with hybrid work and proximity to the Romeoville office supporting 3 days on-site.

You will oversee legal strategy, corporate governance, and outside counsel, while guiding major transactions and compliance programs across multiple