Senior Corporate Counsel

Wacker•Charleston, SC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Charleston , we are looking for you as a(n) Senior Corporate Counsel . This is Us: You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel for our site in Charleston, TN.

Requirements

J.D. degree from a top-rated, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
6+ years’ experience in commercial legal work focusing primarily on commercial matters including procurement/logistics/customs contracts and related issues, as well as sales contracts; some in-house experience preferred
Commercial and manufacturing industry familiarity, regulatory, general in-house experience and cross-border contracting, strong drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to travel less than 10%
Collaboration with teammates as a critical member of a small working group
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of adapting to organizational culture and assimilating into local, regional and global styles
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make decisions, with the flexibility to quickly learn new areas of law where required.
Ability to advise and interact with executives and business segment managers with confidence, and to analyze and translate legal principles into practical business solutions, as well as establish a rapport and working relationship with business managers
Proactive and decisive, with the ability to learn quickly, work independently, and influence others while maintaining highest level of integrity and professionalism
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite –Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with AI tools to drive efficiency in legal services

Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal counsel to Wacker Chemical Corporation and its affiliates with a primary focus on procurement, logistics, real estate, and customs matters, while also supporting sales, quality, corporate governance, and general commercial activities.
This role leads legal support for complex sourcing structures, direct‑procurement and supply agreements, and end-to-end supply‑chain operations, including legal support of U.S. import and export compliance.
The Sr. Corporate Counsel partners closely with business stakeholders to enable commercial objectives, manage risk, and ensure compliance across domestic and international transactions.
Serve as lead counsel for procurement, supply chain, logistics, and commercial matters, providing legal support for large and complex projects while managing multiple tasks and subprojects
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret domestic and international commercial agreements, including procurement and supply contracts, vendor and logistics agreements, sales and distribution agreements, master sales and services agreements, leases, licenses, real estate agreements, and quality agreements
Support strategic procurement and operational activities through contract guidance and risk analysis
Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, warranties, remedies, and dispute related issues
Support US customs laws, foreign trade zone (FTZ) compliance, tariff classification, recordkeeping, and compliance reviews.
Provide legal support and guidance on utility, energy and infrastructure-related agreements
Provide legal support and guidance on corporate governance and intercompany agreements.
Cost-effectively partner with and manage outside counsel as necessary
Keep legal and leadership teams apprised of major developments in ongoing matters
Provide training, process improvements, and strategic guidance to manage risks and improve business functions
Assist in developing and overseeing the implementation of legal and corporate policies and procedures with members of business and leadership teams
Support Legal Department attorneys in advising on legal issues, disputes, and special projects, including working closely with the Global Legal team
Drive efficiency in legal services with approved AI and other digital tools