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Hempel A/S Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Legal Counsel, Houston or Dallas, Texas Do You Also Believe People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset? Join a Global Community of Ambitious Team Players Hempel is a global company with 30 factories across the world and EUR 2,185 million in revenue through our operations in more than 100 countries. Hempel has an ambitious strategy which involves several commercial initiatives, including potential M&A, aiming at accelerating our growth with double impact. We are now looking for a skilled lawyer for our Americas region, preferably with strong experience dealing with commercial contracts to assist our global Legal Team in providing high quality legal support to Hempel’s business and operations in the Americas, and to work on the assigned global projects from time to time. Can You Balance Ambition with Care for Your Colleagues? As Hempel’s Legal Counsel in the Americas, you will advise and assist our business segments navigating through commercial agreements and a variety of legal considerations arising locally in the Americas and globally, reporting to the Head of Legal, Commercial, based in Shanghai, China. You will interact with a diverse range of stakeholders within the global business and the Legal Team, as well as external relations such as Hempel customers, vendors, and external counsels in the Americas. You will be responsible for tasks independently but will also collaborate with other lawyers in the global legal team and abroad. As part of the Global Legal Team, you will also be involved in cross-functional global legal projects. Could You Thrive in a Global Community Based on Trust? What do you need to be successful in the role? Lead corporate governance and maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts across multiple business segments, including Energy & Infrastructure (Americas & EMEA) and Marine. Provide proactive legal support to cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Operations, and R&D, to drive innovation and efficiency. Manage and resolve claims and disputes, safeguarding company interests while promoting fair outcomes. Advise on local marketing compliance, ensuring campaigns meet legal and ethical standards. Contribute to data protection initiatives, ensuring adherence to global privacy regulations. Support local M&A activities, from due diligence through integration. Liaise with public authorities on legal and regulatory matters. Assist in compliance investigations at the local level. Partner with commercial teams to assess legal implications of new business models and growth strategies. Deliver in-person legal training across the U.S., focusing on commercial law and compliance. Mitigate legal risks and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on strategic issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate legal insights into business decisions, aligning with organizational goals. Qualifications You are a qualified lawyer with 6-8 years post-qualification experience from a law firm or in-house legal department. You thrive in a dynamic, international environment, adept at drafting and reviewing contracts, analyzing and solving legal problems, and communicating solutions effectively. Willingness to learn and take responsibility is essential. Industry experience in chemicals or manufacturing, corporate law, commercial contracts, IP law, and data protection is advantageous. Fluency in English is required; Spanish skills are a plus. Sound like a match? To apply, submit your application letter and CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top. Application deadline: 2025-08-15. Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Functions: Legal, Manufacturing Industry: Chemicals At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of over 7000 colleagues, built on trust, respect, and support. We aim to double our impact and need innovative team players. Your ideas and initiative are valued from day one. Enjoy opportunities for growth and contribute to our global impact. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and authentic.
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Hempel A/S Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Legal Counsel, Houston or Dallas, Texas Do You Also Believe People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset? Join a Global Community of Ambitious Team Players Hempel is a global company with 30 factories across the world and EUR 2,185 million in revenue through our operations in more than 100 countries. Hempel has an ambitious strategy which involves several commercial initiatives, including potential M&A, aiming at accelerating our growth with double impact. We are now looking for a skilled lawyer for our Americas region, preferably with strong experience dealing with commercial contracts to assist our global Legal Team in providing high quality legal support to Hempel’s business and operations in the Americas, and to work on the assigned global projects from time to time. Can You Balance Ambition with Care for Your Colleagues? As Hempel’s Legal Counsel in the Americas, you will advise and assist our business segments navigating through commercial agreements and a variety of legal considerations arising locally in the Americas and globally, reporting to the Head of Legal, Commercial, based in Shanghai, China. You will interact with a diverse range of stakeholders within the global business and the Legal Team, as well as external relations such as Hempel customers, vendors, and external counsels in the Americas. You will be responsible for tasks independently but will also collaborate with other lawyers in the global legal team and abroad. As part of the Global Legal Team, you will also be involved in cross-functional global legal projects. Could You Thrive in a Global Community Based on Trust? What do you need to be successful in the role? Lead corporate governance and maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts across multiple business segments, including Energy & Infrastructure (Americas & EMEA) and Marine. Provide proactive legal support to cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Operations, and R&D, to drive innovation and efficiency. Manage and resolve claims and disputes, safeguarding company interests while promoting fair outcomes. Advise on local marketing compliance, ensuring campaigns meet legal and ethical standards. Contribute to data protection initiatives, ensuring adherence to global privacy regulations. Support local M&A activities, from due diligence through integration. Liaise with public authorities on legal and regulatory matters. Assist in compliance investigations at the local level. Partner with commercial teams to assess legal implications of new business models and growth strategies. Deliver in-person legal training across the U.S., focusing on commercial law and compliance. Mitigate legal risks and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on strategic issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate legal insights into business decisions, aligning with organizational goals. Qualifications You are a qualified lawyer with 6-8 years post-qualification experience from a law firm or in-house legal department. You thrive in a dynamic, international environment, adept at drafting and reviewing contracts, analyzing and solving legal problems, and communicating solutions effectively. Willingness to learn and take responsibility is essential. Industry experience in chemicals or manufacturing, corporate law, commercial contracts, IP law, and data protection is advantageous. Fluency in English is required; Spanish skills are a plus. Sound like a match? To apply, submit your application letter and CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top. Application deadline: 2025-08-15. Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Functions: Legal, Manufacturing Industry: Chemicals At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of over 7000 colleagues, built on trust, respect, and support. We aim to double our impact and need innovative team players. Your ideas and initiative are valued from day one. Enjoy opportunities for growth and contribute to our global impact. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and authentic.
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