General Counsel & Corporate Secretary – Washington, DC

Compensation: $350,000.00 - $450,000.00 + Bonus

Office Presence: Employees work from home two days a week (Monday and Friday) and work in office Tuesday - Thursday.

The position is responsible for protecting our legal interests and operations, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The position is also responsible for overseeing our Legal Services staff. The position serves as the chief legal officer and for the Board of Directors, including managing and overseeing Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

■      Develops and deploys legal strategy, including offensive and defensive litigation as well as collaborates with technical and policy staff to provide input on regulations and legislation that could impact the business of chemistry.

■      Manages legal risk, including political and lobbying compliance and oversees contracts between with outside parties.

■      Oversees corporate governance of including Board and Board Committee processes and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the organization.

■      Serves as a member of our senior management team and maintains responsibility for coordinating and aligning with other departments/divisions.

■      Oversees overall organizational compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including antitrust risk.

■      Serves as Chief Compliance Officer, including oversight and management of our Code of Ethics and Conduct program.

■      Oversees selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel. Oversees the employees within the Legal Services department, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development for direct reports.

■      Directs the development of annual legal operational budget.

Travel: Up to 20% of the time

Must Haves:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the bar to practice law.

12 years’ experience as an attorney.

Eight years advocacy or related experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical or related industry.

Nice-To-Haves

Federal government (EPA) or related experience.

Base level knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) laws.

Board and Board governance experience.

Trade association experience.