Job Description:
Venator is currently recruiting for a Commercial Counsel to join the Legal team, based in Wynyard.
Reporting to the VP and Deputy General Counsel, this role provides legal advice and support to our businesses (Titanium Dioxide and Performance Additives) and our Corporate Function Groups.
This is a broad and varied position with a high level of autonomy and responsibility to provide sound legal advice and influence to a range of stakeholders.
Job responsibilities include:
1. Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, transactions, regulations, claims and litigation.
2. Lead negotiations across broad range of commercial contracts, drawing on the expertise of colleagues in the legal team as required.
3. Advise on corporate matters across our global entity portfolio.
4. Provide training to associates on relevant legal topics and procedures.
5. Draft and review a range of legal documents including general terms and conditions, quality requirements, training and compliance materials.
6. Supervise litigation and other matters in coordination with outside counsel.
7. Provide legal advice and support to manufacturing sites globally.
8. Ensure and promote, together with Venator management, that all activities are in line with Environment, Health and Safety principles, International Trade Compliance and Venator’s ethical standards.
Candidate requirements:
1. The position would suit a lawyer either from private practice or currently working in-house looking to work in a global company.
2. Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales or an equivalent level of qualification in another jurisdiction.
3. +3 years of post-qualification experience however consideration would be given to newly qualified candidates.
4. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work autonomously and lead key negotiations as necessary.
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