Join our Legal Team

Hempel is a global company with 30 factories across the world and EUR 1,774 million in revenue through our operations in more than 100 countries. Hempel has an ambitious strategy which involves several commercial initiatives, including M&A, aiming at accelerating our growth.

We are now looking for a skilled lawyer for our Americas region, preferably with experience with commercial contracts to assist our global Legal Team in providing high quality legal support to Hempel’s operations in the Americas.

Strengthen our team

As Hempel’s Legal Counsel in the Americas, you will advise and assist our business segments navigating through commercial agreements and a variety of legal considerations arising locally in the Americas and globally, referring to a Senior Legal Counsel, based in Hempel’s headquarters in Denmark.

You will be interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders within the global business and the Legal Team globally, as well as external relations to e.g., Hempel customers, vendors and external counsels in the Americas.

You will be independently responsible for tasks, but you will also work together with other lawyers in the global legal team and abroad. As part of the Global Legal Team, you will also be involved in cross-functional global legal projects.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Corporate maintenance
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts across the Energy & Infrastructure segment and in the Marine segment
Providing legal support to Hempel’s Procurement and Supply Chain departments
Claims handling
Advising on local marketing
Support on Data Protection initiatives
Support on local M&A activities
Correspondence with the public authorities on various matters
Assisting with local support in compliance investigations
Legal support to the commercial teams to explore growth opportunities
Face-to-face trainings in the US in the areas of commercial, compliance etc.
Mitigating risk exposure in the US, and acting as a strategic advisor to the management teams in respect of legal issue
Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and that all legal decisions are driven by and aligned with business objectives

Location: HYBRID fromConroe/Houston or Dallas, Texas area.

Limited travel activity should be expected.

We Are Looking For An Experienced Lawyer

You are a qualified lawyer with at least 3-5 years of post-qualification experience from either a law firm or an in-house legal department.

You thrive in a dynamic and international working environment where drafting and reviewing simple as well as complex contracts with our stakeholders will be among your main tasks. You are strong in terms of analysing and solving legal problems and in communicating the solutions.

We expect that you are willing to learn and develop your skills within varied aspects of global contracting and that you are not afraid of taking on responsibility. Relevant industry experience and experience with corporate law, commercial contracts, intellectual property law and data protection is an advantage, but it is not a requirement.

Working in a global environment, you speak and write English fluently, have a solid cross-cultural understanding and connect easily with colleagues around the world. Spanish language skills are considered an advantage.

Sounds like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, you'll join a team of passionate and motivated individuals and become part of a global family with over almost 7,000 colleagues around the world. We know that diversity brings strength to the workplace, and we're dedicated to making sure everyone feels valued and supported which shows in our collaborative work environment.

With offices and production sites in 80+ countries, you'll get plenty of chances for international exposure and career advancement. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, Hempel has something to offer. Get ready to be inspired by a company that truly cares about its employees and their professional growth. Come be a part of Hempel's mission to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and unleash your full potential!

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

Application due

2023-10-02

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Legal, Other

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.