Legal Counsel

Join our Legal Team Hempel is a global company with 30 factories across the world and EUR 1,774 million in revenue through our operations in more than 100 countries. Hempel has an ambitious strategy which involves several commercial initiatives, including M&A, aiming at accelerating our growth. We are now looking for a skilled lawyer for our Americas region, preferably with experience with commercial contracts to assist our global Legal Team in providing high quality legal support to Hempel’s operations in the Americas. Strengthen our team As Hempel’s Legal Counsel in the Americas, you will advise and assist our business segments navigating through commercial agreements and a variety of legal considerations arising locally in the Americas and globally, referring to a Senior Legal Counsel, based in Hempel’s headquarters in Denmark. You will be interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders within the global business and the Legal Team globally, as well as external relations to e.g., Hempel customers, vendors and external counsels in the Americas. You will be independently responsible for tasks, but you will also work together with other lawyers in the global legal team and abroad. As part of the Global Legal Team, you will also be involved in cross-functional global legal projects. Your key responsibilities will be: Corporate maintenance Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts across the Energy & Infrastructure segment and in the Marine segment Providing legal support to Hempel’s Procurement and Supply Chain departments Claims handling Advising on local marketing Support on Data Protection initiatives Support on local M&A activities Correspondence with the public authorities on various matters Assisting with local support in compliance investigations Legal support to the commercial teams to explore growth opportunities Face-to-face trainings in the US in the areas of commercial, compliance etc. Mitigating risk exposure in the US, and acting as a strategic advisor to the management teams in respect of legal issue Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and that all legal decisions are driven by and aligned with business objectives Location: Conroe, Texas area with the possibility of working remote. Limited travel activity should be expected. We are looking for an experienced lawyer You are a qualified lawyer with at least 3-5 years of post-qualification experience from either a law firm or an in-house legal department. You thrive in a dynamic and international working environment where drafting and reviewing simple as well as complex contracts with our stakeholders will be among your main tasks. You are strong in terms of analysing and solving legal problems and in communicating the solutions. We expect that you are willing to learn and develop your skills within varied aspects of global contracting and that you are not afraid of taking on responsibility. Relevant industry experience and experience with corporate law, commercial contracts, intellectual property law and data protection is an advantage, but it is not a requirement. Working in a global environment, you speak and write English fluently, have a solid cross-cultural understanding and connect easily with colleagues around the world. Spanish language skills are considered an advantage. Sounds like a match? Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. More about Hempel At Hempel, you'll join a team of passionate and motivated individuals and become part of a global family with over almost 7,000 colleagues around the world. We know that diversity brings strength to the workplace, and we're dedicated to making sure everyone feels valued and supported which shows in our collaborative work environment. With offices and production sites in 80 countries, you'll get plenty of chances for international exposure and career advancement. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, Hempel has something to offer. Get ready to be inspired by a company that truly cares about its employees and their professional growth. Come be a part of Hempel's mission to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and unleash your full potential! At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Remote Application due 2023-09-01 Seniority Level Associate Job Functions Legal, Other Industry Chemicals Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, J. W. Ostendorf, Renaulac, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.

Salary : $118,000 - $149,000