Assistant General Counsel - EMEA

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From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

Orbia is hiring for an Assistant General Counsel – EMEA to be based in the UK/EU working remotely.

Occasional travel expected to the Cheshire (UK) offices.

Main Purpose

Manage all legal support for Orbia’s Fluor and Energy Materials business operations in the United Kingdom and EMEA/India regions, keeping the OFEM General Counsel well informed. The business has important business in this region, and you will partner with the product strategy/business development and commercial areas to ensure that contracts related to that business are negotiated in a timely manner.

Main Responsibilities
• Support the Orbia Polymer Solutions General Counsel with matters in the EMEA region from time to time.
• Work closely with Orbia’s Fluor and Energy Materials General Counsel and OFEM law department colleagues on important, business-critical projects.
• Oversee external lawyers and manage the budget for external engagements.
• Participate in various Orbia Law Department projects and initiatives, as assigned by the OFEM General Counsel.
• Support the sales and procurement teams in the negotiation and drafting of sales and purchasing contracts.
• Understand regulatory schemes applicable to the business and lead important regulatory initiatives for the business.
• Work with the OFEM General Counsel and business to establish and maintain a contract administration process, including the efficient storage/retrieval of contracts, as well as the monitoring and documenting of renewal or termination of contracts.
• Establish and maintain a database of real estate properties.
• Interacting with other functions to obtain relevant input for transactions and projects.
• Keep abreast of changes in United Kingdom and European Union law and regulations and working with the businesses to respond to such changes.
• Regularly gather, maintain, and report data on various topics, such as contractual activity and outside counsel fees.
• Assist the General Counsel and Orbia Chief Compliance Officer, including within the “compliance liaison” framework, to implement the Orbia compliance program throughout OFEM EMEA and Asia. Assist as requested by the OFEM General Counsel in carrying out compliance investigations.
• Train OFEM, and other Orbia staff regarding compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Qualifications
• * Law degree and admitted to practice in the USA, UK or both.
• 8+ years of professional experience in combination of law firm and in-house, with a preference for candidates who have worked for USA-based multinational companies.
• Experience advising manufacturing clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge/ Experience Required
• * Strong background in corporate and business law, managing international affairs gained at a leading law firm and corporation. Comfortable working with colleagues and projects in different time zones and jurisdictions.
• Substantial experience working with commercial contracts of all types to support transactions of significant importance to the company.
• Excellent contract drafting skills. An expert grasp of contract concepts, together with a strong ability to apply them practically.
• Experience with implementation of compliance programs as business counsel, including compliance-related subject matter such as antitrust, anti-corruption and data privacy; development, implementation or monitoring of corporate policies.
• Experience of working on commercial contracts in the Pharmaceutical industry would be advantageous.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions is desirable.
• Superior analytical and organizational skills.
• High technology acumen, including experience with contracts databases and electronic storage of pertinent agreement terms and commitments.
• The ability to communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to quickly understand business objectives of a transaction, identify important issues, and manage negotiations to achieve the business goals.
• Good understanding of insurance and risk management concepts.
• Ability to analyze new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.
• Commitment to the importance of integrity and compliance.

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• Foster Collaboration Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision Direction

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