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Commercial Counsel - Wilmington Delaware
Company: Chemours
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Posted On: 11/12/2024
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours' chemistry is a vital part of our everyday lives, enabling virtually everything people touch including many products we use every single day. From smart phones to other advanced electronics, to more climate friendly refrigerants in our homes and cars, to cool roof coatings and white PVC siding that lower energy demands-our chemistry is at work.
Chemours is seeking a Commercial Counsel. The Commercial Counsel will be responsible for the Legal group's contract strategy implementation and management across the company, working directly with Lead Business Counsels, regional attorneys and other legal and business partners. This role is part of the global commercial team and is located in Wilmington, DE.
As Commercial Counsel, you will provide legal advice and counsel in support of Chemours' global business and commercial transactions. You will work with the business and legal teams in negotiating commercial transactions with customers and vendors. You will serve as a focal point for the legal team's contract management and implementation, working with the finance and information technology groups to support commercial deals and provide technology implementation support.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide high-quality legal advice, pragmatic counsel, and applicable training to the global legal team and business units on contract matters, in order to enable business objectives and growth strategies .
- Possess an entrepreneur mindset being a creative thinker who initiates and develops alternative solutions to complex matters.
- Identify current and emerging liability risks and implement proactive measures to mitigate risks.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel regarding commercial contracting matters.
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to, supply agreements, procurement agreements, distribution agreements, confidentiality agreements and partnerships.
- Exercise informed judgment and counsel to the business about ways to simplify and standardize processes to ensure that commercial legal resources are utilized efficiently and targeted to deliver the highest value to the business.
The following is required for this role:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
- 5+ years of demonstrated ability in implementing and managing commercial legal and contracting strategies and counseling business management teams.
- An excellent ability to grasp legal and business issues quickly, balance risks, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical, constructive, and timely counsel.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to build strong relationships and work cooperatively with operating divisions, functions, and team members.
- Substantial experience working within the chemicals industry.
- Skilled at leveraging digital tools to provide value for customers.
- Be a role model of Chemours Leadership Behaviors.
- An attitude of collaboration and collegiality.
The following is preferred for this role:
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