Commercial Counsel

Company: Chemours
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

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:
              
              • Experience with a chemical, industrial or heavy manufacturing business is desirable.
                
                Benefits:
                
                Competitive Compensation
                
                Comprehensive Benefits Packages
                
                401(k) Match
                
                Employee Stock Purchase Program
                
                Commuter Benefits
                
                Learning and Development Opportunities
                
                Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
                
                Company-paid Volunteer Days
                
                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. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
                
                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
                
                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):
                $120,064.00 - $187,600.00
                
                Chemours Level:
                27
                
                Annual Bonus Target:
                14%
                
                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."

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