POSITION SUMMARY

Solenis seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Senior Contracts Counsel Americas with a strong commercial contracting background to be responsible for rapid and high-quality contract review and negotiation services to Solenis business and functional teams.  The successful candidate must have hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, revising, and interpreting complex commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, sales, procurement and consulting contracts, and overseeing commercial contracting processes. 

As a member of the Solenis Legal Department, the Senior Contracts Counsel is responsible for providing strategic legal advice and technical expertise as an essential and valued team member and business partner. This attorney will work closely with other Legal team members, the Diversey sales and procurement partners on a full spectrum of contract law and commercial issues, including, contract drafting and negotiation, commercial transactions, policies, processes and training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Structure, draft and negotiate a variety commercial contractsReview and interpret contract rights and obligations and assist in resolving contractual disputesDraft and update template agreementsSupport contract administration process improvement and efficiencyWork closely with the regional and business counsel and involve subject matter experts as neededActive participation in department projects and initiativesPerform other duties as required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have a superior work ethic, passion for excellence, keen client-partnership focus, as well as the following:

Fluent in English. Spanish is a Plus.Legal degree from an accredited university; attorney in good standing8 years of substantive experience in contract drafting and negotiation with minimum of 2 years of in-house legal experience – preferable in a global manufacturing companyAdept at multi-tasking; embraces a fast-paced and dynamic work cultureExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and influence actionHighly-developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent business acumen, judgment and decision-making skillsCommitment to continued learning and developmentExcellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail skills required