Senior Corporate Counsel

Kraton • The Woodlands, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide contract-focused legal counsel to senior leadership, partnering with the business to manage risk, support strategic initiatives, and navigate complex legal matters. Kraton is a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.

Requirements

• Excellent drafting skills and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of employment and benefits laws and regulations (mastery of US laws with broad understanding of EU applications and implications), with the ability to provide practical, risk-based advice on employee relations, compensation, incentive plans, and benefit-related matters.
• Analytical, counselling, communication and interpersonal skills with sound legal, ethical and commercial judgment.
• Proven experience interacting with and leading business and legal professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills needed to be effective.
• Good judgement and a strong ability to deal with ambiguity are essential.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands from multiple stakeholders is essential.
• Must possess a strong blend of legal and commercial skills and sound judgement.
• Legal master/Academic
• 7 – 10 years qualified lawyer
• Working experience in a large complex organization and/or within a leading law firm.
• Demonstrated familiarity with areas of corporate, contracting (procurement and supply chain is a plus) and regulatory law (such as product liability and general compliance related laws).

Nice To Haves

• procurement and supply chain is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and compliance risks arising from Kraton’s corporate activities and transformation projects by providing practical, business-oriented legal support.
• Advising business stakeholders and shareholder representatives on corporate, employment and benefits, and project-related legal matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and related documentation.
• Management of disputes, claims, and pre-litigation matters in coordination with internal stakeholders, shareholder representatives and external counsel.
• Assess legal exposure and recommend practical strategies to mitigate risk and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Managing relationships with external counsel, including scope of instruction, cost management, and quality oversight.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and global legal standards.
• Sum up complex issues and provide guidance on decision making, whilst being mindful of the commercial stakes involved.
• Act as a business partner by balancing legal risk with commercial objectives and providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.
• Prioritize competing demands from the businesses.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior