General Counsel

Role Title: Regional Counsel AmericasRole Function and Group: LawLocation: Linden, NJPosition Summary:Support the Regional Head Counsel Americas, and Infineum's global commercial legal function within the Americas region.Support the business strategy and operations, while acting as a trusted professional and value-adding business partner.Provide professional, pro-active advice and support to Infineum USA and Infineum affiliates across the Americas (currently Brazil) on a wide range of commercial and strategic legal, compliance and corporate governance issues.Provide cross-functional legal support in compliance with laws and regulations, company policies and industry standards in areas including but not limited to antitrust, anti-bribery, employment, environmental, international trade, data privacy and risk management.Prepare, review and negotiate all types of contracts and other legally relevant documents, including relevant standards, templates and policies.Manage external claims and litigations, with a strategic approach to the underlying dispute.Instruct and work with outside counsel and other legal consultants.Monitor legislation within the Americas region that could affect Infineum's operations and business and propose/implement relevant actions and policies to ensure compliance.As an integral member of the Law Department, active involvement in a range of in-house departmental and corporate initiatives.A successful candidate will have: JD degree and a license to practice law in at least one US state is required.Must be admitted to at least one state bar and be in good standing.Minimum of 5-10 years of proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment. Combination of in-house and private practice experience preferred.Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with legal and commercial colleagues and to thrive in the cultural diversity of a global business.Strong communication, presentation, drafting, and negotiation skills.Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels within the business.Strong analytical abilities, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to deal with ambiguity.Ability to manage a heavy workload with conflicting priorities.Well-versed in how businesses operate, with financial acumen, strong commercial mindset, and a "can do", "yes if" rather than "no because" approach.In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations, with ability to analyze business requirements from a legal perspective and transform into practical, timely and value-added solutions, actions and guidelinesSelf-driven, motivated, assertive, persistent and pragmatic.High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.Ability to apply high ethical standards and protect the higher interests of the organization and uphold Infineum values.

Created: 2025-02-01