General Counsel Corporate Secretary

The position is responsible for protecting our clients legal interests and operations in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. The position is also responsible for overseeing our clients Legal Services staff. The position serves as the chief legal officer for our client and its Board of Directors including managing and overseeing Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

Develops and deploys legal strategy including offensive and defensive litigation as well as collaborates with technical and policy staff to provide input on regulations and legislation that could impact the business of chemistry.

Manages legal risk including political and lobbying compliance and oversees contracts between our client and outside parties.

Oversees corporate governance of including Board and Board Committee processes and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the organization.

Serves as a member of the senior management team and maintains responsibility for coordinating and aligning with other departments/divisions.

Oversees overall organizational compliance with applicable federal state and local laws including antitrust risk.

Serves as Chief Compliance Officer including oversight and management of our clients Code of Ethics and Conduct program.

Oversees selection retention management and evaluation of all outside counsel. Oversees the employees within the Legal Services department including establishing performance objectives conducting performance reviews and facilitating employee development for direct reports.

Directs the development of annual legal operational budget.

Highly competitive salary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Remote Work :

No