Sr. Legal Counsel

Evonik•Piscataway, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school with solid academic credentials.
Active state law license in good standing.
10 years of legal experience with a major law firm, regulatory agency or business entity.
High degree of familiarity with EPCM, Basic Engineering, and Construction Agreements.
Experience with USG contracting issues.
Experience with all capital project phases from contracting and procurement through project administration and dispute resolution.
Experienced managing construction litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution in mediation and arbitration forums.
Demonstrate an ability to foster good working relationships and effectively influence, communicate and interact with a diverse set of clients at all levels of the Company and cultural backgrounds.
Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex issues and balance demands of internal clients while meeting aggressive deadlines.
Strategic thinker, self-motivated, team player, with demonstrated history of resolving challenging legal problems and the ability to act independently and to coordinate projects among multiple stakeholders.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients of all levels in the Company.
Self-motivated and capable of routinely managing work with minimal direction; excellent follow up skills and ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Comfortable with and adept at dealing with management and other personnel from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

in-house experience preferred
Prior experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals and/or procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise, draft, review, prepare and negotiate various complex construction agreements, including EPCM, Basic Engineering and Construction Agreements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex capital project agreements.
Assist procurement and Project Teams in articulating business needs in contract terms and respond to their requests for legal guidance and contract interpretation.
Monitor, review and revise contract templates to ensure compliance with new and existing legal and regulatory best practices and internal requirements.
Understand internal customer business requirements and effectively communicate the Company’s risk tolerance to ensure internal clients make informed decisions.
Provide litigation support and assist with claims and disputes related to a project, working closely with a designated Evonik claims manager and procurement and managing outside counsel where necessary.
Support the region on all USG contract issues
Work closely with others in the Law Department, identifying and escalating, as necessary, issues to the General Counsel and other in-house attorneys.
Utilize strong negotiation skills and support clients during internal and external negotiations, structuring of transactions and in the drafting and review of complex commercial documents.
Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets.
Travel (some international) may be required (10%).