Director Legal HPQ

Location:

Charlotte Office

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

As a part of the Sibelco Legal Team, the Director Legal role will empower you to advise and support the High Purity Quartz (HPQ) activity in North America from a legal perspective.

Your Impact in This Role

As the Director Legal, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the HPQ Senior Management Team to understand the commercial process, as well as the complexity of production, quality, assessing risks and liability, you are a generalist able to advise on a wide range of legal subjects, such as contracts, disputes with vendors and customers, employment, sales, litigation, etc.
• You will bring a strong commercial acumen, with experience in negotiating, amending or managing contracts, as well as thoughtful supply, sales and CAPEX agreements. You will be able to work on your own, as well as working closely with a number of external specialist law firms.
• You are a hands-on lawyer, as much at ease with legal projects or troubleshooting in an industrial environment, understanding the complexity of production, supply and demand, quality, delivery deadlines, import and export regulations, anticompetition law, as well as the relationship with internal and external stakeholders and clients located across the globe.
• You will support with reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of national and international business-related contracts with third parties.
• You will be working in a dynamic, global environment where you will partner with internal customers and/or senior management to provide practical guidance regarding legal risks where applicable law, regulations or facts of the case are unclear, controversial or conflicting.
• On occasions, you will be part of integrated global project teams, to support complex projects locally and abroad from start to finish.
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Juris Doctor/ Master Degree (or equivalent) in Law 
• 5-7 years of experience in a senior legal role in an international organization or as a senior associate practising law in a large law firm
• English – fluent verbal & writing
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  
  
  

Sibelco is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities
  
  
  

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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