Assistant General Counsel - CPT

Orbia

Assistant General Counsel supporting complex commercial transactions across global business groups at Orbia. Leading contract negotiations and providing legal advice to executive leaders and project directors.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,500 - $265,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on complex commercial transactions and help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex, high-value commercial agreements, including sales, procurement, licensing, technology, services, and M&A-related contracts
Provide legal support for priority transactions and complex contracts, including engineering and construction agreements and large capital project workstreams
Partner with legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align strategy, risk posture, and deal execution
Identify potential compliance issues and coordinate with the compliance team to ensure appropriate review and resolution
Develop and deliver practical training and guidance on commercial contracting best practices to mitigate risk and improve efficiency
Enable contract operations by improving standards, templates, playbooks, and processes (including automation where appropriate), and training internal stakeholders and business partners
Build scalable tools and repeatable processes that empower the business to manage appropriate contracting tasks with confidence
Engage and manage outside counsel selectively on highly material matters, with clear scope and disciplined budget management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school (preferred) or equivalent degree
Fluency in English required; Spanish preferred
Active admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction
15–25+ years of legal experience, with demonstrated expertise in complex commercial contracting and negotiations
Strong preference for a combination of in-house experience at a global company and private practice at an established law firm
Must be able to travel 10% of the time and have experience working individually/remotely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Paid company holidays
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Parental leave
Short- and long-term disability leave
Employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial transactionscontract draftingcontract negotiationlegal compliancecommercial agreementsengineering agreementsconstruction agreementsM&A-related contractscontract operationsrisk management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtrainingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementbudget managementefficiency improvementadaptability

Certifications

Juris Doctoractive law license