Senior Counsel - Business Law-Alpharetta, GA

Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planets beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• The Business Law Counsel will provide corporate and commercial law support to the North American business operations of Synesco Materials and Consumer & Resources reporting segments. It is expected that this attorney will spend roughly 50% of their time supporting Materials and 50% of their time supporting Consumer & Resources. The Business Law Counsel will have direct client contact and is expected to independently advise experienced business professionals in the execution of a variety of commercial transactions in a manner to achieve business goals while protecting the companys interests.

We count on you for:

• Support the business activities of the clients, including negotiating and drafting of sales, purchasing, distribution and tolling agreements, and providing contract analysis with respect to existing contractual commitments
• Analyze and advise on a broad range of legal and business liability and risk exposures with respect to clients business strategies, commercial arrangements, manufacturing operations and marketing plans, including the areas of commercial, antitrust, export control and intellectual property law and compliance matters. With respect to specialized areas of law, collaborate with internal experts in the Legal & Compliance and Intellectual Asset Management functions to address them
• Provide advice and counsel with respect to supplier and customer claims, commercial disputes and potential business settlements of the same in collaboration with in-house litigation counsel
• Where authorized, engage and manage outside counsel, including task definition, staffing expectations and fee arrangements
• Conduct training of client personnel in North America as requested (antitrust, anti-bribery, contact with competitors, code of conduct, ethics, etc.)
• Support initiatives undertaken by the Materials and Consumer and Resources legal teams

You will bring:

• JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar with eligibility to practice law as in-house counsel in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum 5years experience in corporate/business law at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
• Strong business acumen analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong contract drafting skills, including the ability to draft original language and to develop and modify templates to meet commercial objectives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Willingness and ability to advocate for and protect the companys reputation and legal interests
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within a clients business organization
• Ability to provide legal support as a part of a team with substantive experts
• Desire to work in a multinational, multicultural professional environment.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range.
• Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

#As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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