Senior Attorney – BASF-Chemetall
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New Providence • Missouri • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $185,000 - $210,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide strategic and day-to-day legal and compliance advice, training, and support to business management and operational personnel of Chemetall U.S., Inc.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including services, sale of goods, vendor, procurement, confidentiality, NDAs, and licensing agreements.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms and conditions, risk exposure, compliance requirements, and strategic negotiation options.
- Manage corporate governance matters, regulatory obligations including product, environmental, health and safety, and internal policy development.
- Assist with cross-border transactions on global contract matters, especially between Canada/US/Mexico, and advise on jurisdictional differences.
- Support disputes and litigation, including management of external counsel.
- Develop a thorough understanding and familiarity with BASF Coatings’ and Chemetall’s business to identify trends and formulate strategies accordingly.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
- Minimum five (5) years of legal experience required (in-house required); in-house experience in industries such as chemical or manufacturing preferred.
- Strong background in commercial contracts and transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestments required; familiarity with international operations or global contract negotiations, data privacy regulations (e.g. GDRP), regulatory frameworks, or multinational compliance experience preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills; solution-oriented approach with ability to pragmatically and concisely communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers and all levels of personnel and management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Equity-driven with demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic environment and work well with people from diverse demographics.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
commercial agreementscontract negotiationregulatory compliancecorporate governancecross-border transactionslitigation managementdata privacy regulationsmergers and acquisitionstransactional workinternal policy development
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillssolution-oriented approachability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work with diverse demographicspragmatic communicationconcise communicationstrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)active license to practice law