Momentive Technologies · 5 hours ago
Senior Vice President General Counsel
Strongsville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expMomentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials and ceramic products. The Senior Vice President & General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Glass Ceramics & Concrete
Hiring Manager
Christopher Myers
Responsibilities
Define and drive the organization’s global legal strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead the legal function across all regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas), ensuring consistency and compliance
Oversee enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance frameworks
Anticipate emerging legal risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on complex legal and regulatory matters
Provide strategic counsel on mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other high-impact transactions
Establish and enforce global legal policies, ethics, and compliance programs
Ensure adherence to international laws, industry regulations, and corporate standards
Collaborate with business leaders to enable growth while managing legal risk
Influence strategic decisions by integrating legal insights into operational and financial planning
Provide strategic legal counsel on all human resources and employment-related matters to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and risk mitigation
Oversee monitoring and interpretation of federal, state, and municipal employment law developments; advise executive leadership and partner with HR to proactively address regulatory changes
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on complex issues including EEO, FMLA, FLSA, ADAAA, ADEA, Equal Pay, OSHA, employee privacy, immigration, diversity and inclusion, affirmative action, performance management, and workforce transitions
Lead and support labor relations strategy, including collective bargaining negotiations, grievance and arbitration proceedings, contract interpretation, progressive discipline, and resolution of unfair labor practice claims
Counsel leadership on sensitive employee relations matters—such as performance concerns, internal investigations, and accommodation requests—developing solutions that balance compliance, organizational goals, and employee engagement
Provide governance and compliance oversight for benefit plans, including ERISA fiduciary obligations, qualified plan rules, and prohibited transaction considerations
Negotiate and draft high-stakes employment agreements, including executive offer letters, severance packages, and settlement agreements, ensuring legal soundness and business alignment
Direct immigration compliance strategy and manage external immigration counsel to support global workforce mobility
Direct enterprise-wide strategy for responding to inquiries from federal, state, and municipal agencies; oversee legal research, internal coordination, and negotiation of responses to ensure regulatory compliance and protect organizational interests
Provide executive oversight and strategic guidance on all litigation and claims, including employment disputes, EEOC matters, workers’ compensation, contract controversies, and other high-risk issues; manage outside counsel and optimize litigation outcomes
Lead organizational response to demand letters, wage claims, and enforcement actions filed with agencies such as EEOC, DOL, DOJ, and OSHA; mitigate risk through proactive resolution strategies and alignment with business objectives
Provide executive oversight of global corporate governance, ensuring accurate and compliant maintenance of records for all domestic and international legal entities
Advise and support the Corporate Secretary on board governance strategy, including preparation for board, committee, and shareholder meetings; review and approve agendas, minutes, and board materials; and ensure adherence to governance best practices
Lead subsidiary governance management across jurisdictions, including entity formation and dissolution, drafting resolutions and governance documents, and maintaining robust compliance frameworks
Drive development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal policies, procedures, and standards to strengthen governance and mitigate risk
Champion legal education initiatives by designing and delivering training programs for employees and contractors on compliance, ethics, and regulatory requirements
Oversee legal operations strategy, leveraging process improvement, project management, technology adoption, and data analytics to optimize efficiency and enhance decision-making
Manage legal department financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation, to ensure operational excellence and fiscal responsibility
Build and maintain strategic relationships with external legal service providers and technology vendors, ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective legal solutions aligned with organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school with license to practice in any state in the United States
15+ years of legal experience in complex corporate law in an in-house corporate position
Demonstrated experience with corporate governance
Experience in legal operations and law firm budget management including billing, analysis, and forecasting
Experience in supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence
Strong problem-solving ability; adept at identifying legal issues, analyzing problems, and providing practical solutions that align with the company's business goals
Strong oral and written communication skills with business partners and senior management; must be knowledgeable, persuasive, and able to inspire confidence in colleagues at all levels of the Company
Proactive business partner; ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization
Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience is required
Requires ability to anticipate internal and external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommend process, product or service improvements; solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business; contribute to the development of functional strategy; lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives
Company
Momentive Technologies
Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Martin Panchula
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Brian D. Kozak
GLOBAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR- ENGINEERED COATINGS TECHNOLOGIES
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2025-08-08
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