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Date: Jan 29, 2025
Location: Linden, NJ, US, 07036
Company: Infineum
About Us
We create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.
We are a Specialty Chemicals Company with powerful research and development capabilities around innovative chemistry which has a vital role to play in sustainability. We provide products needed on the journey towards the electrification of mobility, while helping to make the internal combustion engine as clean as it can be. As well as using our capabilities to generate sustainability advantages to countless new markets around the world.
Infineum’s successes are built on the exceptional talents of our bright and highly skilled colleagues.
In bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles, we have a culture where people with different talents, perspectives, and career experiences can flourish. We are looking for motivated people with an innovative mind-set to join us on our journey.
Role Title: Regional Counsel Americas
Role Function and Group: Law Department
Location: Linden, NJ
Position Summary:
- Support the Regional Head Counsel Americas, and Infineum’s global commercial legal function within the Americas region.
- Support the business strategy and operations, while acting as a trusted professional and value-adding business partner.
- Provide professional, pro-active advice and support to Infineum USA and Infineum affiliates across the Americas (currently Brazil) on a wide range of commercial and strategic legal, compliance and corporate governance issues.
- Provide cross-functional legal support in compliance with laws and regulations, company policies and industry standards in areas including but not limited to antitrust, anti-bribery, employment, environmental, international trade, data privacy and risk management.
- Prepare, review and negotiate all types of contracts and other legally relevant documents, including relevant standards, templates and policies.
- Manage external claims and litigations, with a strategic approach to the underlying dispute.
- Instruct and work with outside counsel and other legal consultants.
- Monitor legislation within the Americas region that could affect Infineum’s operations and business and propose/implement relevant actions and policies to ensure compliance.
- As an integral member of the Law Department, active involvement in a range of in-house departmental and corporate initiatives.
A successful candidate will have:
- JD degree and a license to practice law in at least one US state is required.
- Must be admitted to at least one state bar and be in good standing.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment. Combination of in-house and private practice experience preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with legal and commercial colleagues and to thrive in the cultural diversity of a global business.
- Strong communication, presentation, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels within the business.
- Strong analytical abilities, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Ability to manage a heavy workload with conflicting priorities.
- Well-versed in how businesses operate, with financial acumen, strong commercial mindset, and a “can do”, “yes if” rather than “no because” approach.
- In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations, with ability to analyze business requirements from a legal perspective and transform into practical, timely and value-added solutions, actions and guidelines
- Self-driven, motivated, assertive, persistent and pragmatic.
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.
- Ability to apply high ethical standards and protect the higher interests of the organization and uphold Infineum values.
What We Offer:
- Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
- Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
- Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
- Community outreach activities & social clubs – Recognition, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental
- Onsite medical, café, gym, fitness classes, sports teams and secure onsite parking
- Convenient to NYC, Airport & Public Transportation
Infineum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: New York City
Nearest Secondary Market: Newark
Nearest Major Market: New York City
Nearest Secondary Market: Newark
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