Job Summary This is a challenging role that requires the ability to manage and oversee legal functions in South America. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, strategic, and timely legal services to support business operations. The position involves managing day-to-day legal affairs, implementing strategies, leading and directing teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. - Provide strategic legal advice and support to senior leadership and corporate boards. - Develop and implement annual and long-term strategic legal initiatives. - Support the development of legal policies, procedures, and practices. - Proactively identify legal needs and opportunities and develop solutions. - Collaborate with global and regional legal teams on consistent policies and approaches. Key Responsibilities: 1. Serve as the lead legal resource for the company. 2. Manage day-to-day legal matters, including negotiations, drafting and reviewing documents, and following up on legal procedures and litigations. 3. Provide strategic legal advice and support to the company's senior leadership and corporate board. 4. Develop and implement annual and long-term strategic legal initiatives. 5. Support the development of legal policies, procedures, and practices. Requirements - Law degree (or equivalent training and experience) coupled with a solid academic record. - Minimum 10+ years relevant experience as in-house counsel in chemicals, plastics, and/or similar industries. - Legal firm experience preferred. - Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of South American legal and business transactional issues. Personal Attributes/Qualifications: - Excellent organization, leadership, analytical skills, and a solid strategic focus. - Experienced practitioner able to work independently as well as part of a team. - Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, teaching, and coaching skills. - Ability to communicate legal issues clearly and understandably. - Strong interpersonal skills and a team player. - Strong work ethic and conducts legal role in an ethical behavior. About Us We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create opportunities for professional development and success. What We Offer As an equal employment opportunity employer, we offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.