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Lead Commercial Counsel

Chemours
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

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.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Lead Business Counsel (LBC) to join our growing Titanium Technologies team. This position will be available at Wilmington, Delaware and report directly to the Deputy General Counsel.

The LBC is responsible for all commercial matters for a business segment of the company, and plays a critical role in the strategy and growth of the business. As Lead Business Counsel, you will provide legal advice and counsel in support of Chemours’ global business development efforts and commercial transactions. You will be responsible for actively and independently negotiating complex commercial transactions with customers and vendors and partnering with attorneys performing similar functions. You will serve as a focal legal point, bringing together the regulatory, corporate, and finance functions to support commercial deals and provide critical legal support.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Implement strategy with, and give counsel to, a global business team in a dynamic environment of continuous transformation to provide high-quality legal advice, pragmatic counsel, and applicable training to the business units, in order to enable business objectives and growth strategies .
  • Work with in-house counsel team to manage complex global transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and partnership arrangements.
  • Possess an entrepreneur mindset being a creative thinker who initiates and develops alternative solutions to complex matters.
  • Identify current and emerging business risks and implement proactive measures to mitigate risks.
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel regarding commercial 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.
  • Develop and manage annual commercial legal budget and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

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 commercial legal 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 or other industrial or heavy manufacturing businesses.
  • Skilled at leveraging digital tools to provide value for customers.
  • Be a role model of Chemours Leadership Behaviors.
  • An attitude of collaboration and collegiality.
  • Benefits :

    Competitive Compensation

    Comprehensive Benefits Packages

    401(k) Match

    Employee Stock Purchase Program

    Tuition Reimbursement

    Commuter Benefits

    Learning and Development Opportunities

    Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

    Company-paid Volunteer Day

    We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

    Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com / careers.

    Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

    Chemours is an E-Verify employer

    Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

    Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

    Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities,

    In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

    Pay Range (in local currency) :

    150,528.00 - $235,200.00

    Chemours Level :

    Annual Bonus Target :

    The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

    At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

    Salary : $150,528 - $235,200

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