Job description
Summary:
The position serves as the chief legal officer for the organization and the Board of Directors, including managing and overseeing Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer. This role you will be responsible for protecting organization’s legal interests and operations, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Overseeing the organization's Legal Services staff.
What you will do:
- Develops and deploys legal strategy, including offensive and defensive litigation as well as collaborates with technical and policy staff to provide input on regulations and legislation that could impact the business of chemistry.
- Manages legal risk to for the organization, including political and lobbying compliance and oversees contracts between the organization and outside parties.
- Oversees corporate governance of the company, including Board and Board Committee processes and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the organization.
- Serves as a member of the company senior management team and maintains responsibility for coordinating and aligning with other departments/divisions.
- Oversees overall organizational compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including antitrust risk.
- Serves as Chief Compliance Officer, including oversight and management of the organization’s Code of Ethics and Conduct program.
- Oversees selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel. Oversees the employees within the Legal Services department, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development for direct reports.
- Directs the development of annual legal operational budget.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Eight years advocacy or related experience.
- 12 years’ experience as an attorney.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical or related industry
- Experience in overseeing legal matters in a corporate environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities