Location: Houston, TX, US, 77010
Facility: One Houston Center-130
Department: Legal I&D & Refining Americas
Division: Legal, ERM, Real Estate and Procurement
Lead Counsel, I&D will lead a team that provides legal advice and strategic support for LyondellBasell’s I&D business in the Americas regions within company guidelines, policies, and procedures. The team’s remit includes support of the commercial and manufacturing aspects of the I&D business. The position is expected to contribute individually, manage a high performing team, communicate effectively in a driven, high achieving environment, and advise senior management.
The position will be based in Houston and report to the Associate General Counsel, I&D.
Responsibilities
- Be the primary legal resource for the I&D Americas’ business, commercial, and manufacturing teams.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and direction for the Americas I&D Legal team, which will support the commercial and manufacturing aspects of the I&D business.
- Be a contributing member of the team by advising on general commercial and manufacturing issues; review, negotiate, and advise on commercial purchase and supply contracts; draft policies, procedures, and other complex legal documents; manage external counsel on discrete projects and engagements; and develop and conduct training programs as needed.
- Support LYB’s I&D joint ventures and LYB-nominated JV representatives with legal and strategic advice, including advice on long term relationships with joint venture partners.
- Work closely with legal leadership to provide delivery of first class and proactive legal advice for internal business clients.
- Liaise with European and Asia Pacific I&D team leaders to coordinate global commercial practices and identify areas of common need for LYB, and support other cross-functional teams in complex programs or initiatives.
- Acts as a regional resource for colleagues; may direct the work of other staff members.
- Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of Legal risk management to the completion of complex assignments.
Min. Qualifications
- 12+ years of post-qualification experience in a major law firm or corporation
- Experience in the chemical, energy or engineering industry is preferred
- Practical experience with commercial decisions, supply chain and logistical matters, strategic commercial relationships, and the legal issues that arise in such transactions
- Management experience and coaching skills
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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