Hempel A/S · 1 month ago
In- House Legal Counsel
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expHempel A/S is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, with a focus on protecting and beautifying assets globally. They are seeking an In-House Legal Counsel for their Americas region to provide high-quality legal and compliance support, particularly in commercial contracts and compliance matters. The role involves advising on legal considerations, managing corporate governance, and collaborating with various stakeholders within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead corporate governance and maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity
Serve as the first point of contact for compliance-related questions and concerns within the region, providing guidance to local teams and stakeholders
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts across multiple business segments, including the Energy & Infrastructure sector (Americas & EMEA) and the Marine segment
Provide proactive legal support to cross-functional teams, including Compliance, Procurement, Operations, and R&D, helping 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 align with legal and ethical standards
Contribute to data protection initiatives, ensuring adherence to global privacy regulations
Support the implementation and monitoring of company compliance policies and procedures at the local level, in close collaboration with Group Compliance Liaise with public authorities on a variety of legal and regulatory matters
Provide hands-on assistance 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 key areas such as commercial law and compliance
Proactively mitigate legal risks and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on strategic legal issues
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to integrate legal insights into business decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Qualification
Required
You are a qualified lawyer with 6–8 years of post-qualification experience, gained either in private practice or an in-house legal team
You enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment and are comfortable drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts, from straightforward agreements to more complex commercial arrangements
You excel at analyzing legal issues, finding practical solutions, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders
You're motivated to expand your expertise in global contracting and open to taking on new responsibilities as they arise
You have strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, and work effectively across cultures
You collaborate easily with colleagues around the world
Preferred
Experience within the chemical or manufacturing sector is a plus
Familiarity with corporate law, commercial contracting, IP, and data protection
Spanish language skills are an added benefit
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one.
Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected.
Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately.
Company
Hempel A/S
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CVC Capital Partners
2024-05-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Emilie Barriau
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
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