SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Location: Sanford ME, United States (US) 
Job Function: Legal & Insurance
Career Level: Professionals

WHO WE ARE

POLYVANTIS is one of the leading global players in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Formed by merging the specialized divisions of two companies, we combine the innovative strength and technological expertise to offer holistic solutions for a global customer base from various industries, including construction, transportation and aerospace, electronics, automotive and home and garden. We employ around 1,500 people at 16 production sites in America, Europe, Asia and Africa, offering them a wide range of tasks and development opportunities.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

The Senior Legal Counsel is a high-visibility position and will provide legal counsel, direction, and services to POLYVANTIS US and its subsidiaries and affiliates in the Americas region. This position has responsibility for all legal and compliance matters, and will carry out assignments and representation of Business Units with a high degree of independence and integrity. The position will actively participate in a team environment, and will promote and maintain the principles of and responsibilities related to the company’s code of conduct within his/her assigned areas of responsibility

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead regional compliance function in conjunction with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Advise management on employment, antitrust, commercial, and corporate legal matters and provide legal guidance and solutions
• Draft, review, prepare, and negotiate various commercial agreements pertaining to the Company’s Business Units and, when appropriate, Company’s affiliates
• Pro-actively identify and escalate, as necessary, issues to the Global Head of Legal and regional leadership, and assist in their resolution
• Assist with developing legal strategy for the Company
• Work with and manage outside counsel as needed
• Assist with training management and colleagues on various legal topics as may be needed
• Support board office and corporate secretary function
• Establish and foster good working relationships with regional and global colleagues
• Assist/handle special projects as needed
• Remote position: Travel (some international) may be required (15-25%)

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• JD from an ABA accredited law school with solid academic credentials.
• State law license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years legal experience with a major law firm, regulatory agency, and/or business entity
• In-house experience preferred
• Previous exposure to manufacturing business environment preferred
• Experience with advising management on legal matters
• Self-motivated and capable of routinely managing work with minimal direction; excellent follow up skills and ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to draft complex concepts and agreements
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Coverage: Long-term account, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives, sickness benefit subsidy
• Health and social affairs: Prevention programs, social and employee counseling

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS !

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.