Counsel, Commercial

Annual Wage Range: $159,082.40 - $218,738.30 
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our legal team. This position reports to our Assistant General Counsel for Commercial and is located in Columbia, Maryland.

The Commercial Counsel serves as primary counsel supporting Grace’s business activities for its Materials Technologies organization. Among other things, they will identify and analyze legal issues, negotiate and draft contracts, assist with corporate matters, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with and counsel the Materials Technologies organization related to all types of contracts: sales, distribution, consultancy, etc.
• Review, negotiate and draft all types of contracts, including supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, and service agreements.
• Assist in reviewing and providing counsel regarding internal and external communications.
• Provide legal counsel and insightful experience concerning all commercial matters involving the Materials Technology organization.
• Coordinate with other legal experts in specialized areas such as intellectual property, litigation, and tax.
• Provide additional legal support on other matters and assume other responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. with a strong academic record and active member in good standing of a State Bar
• At least five (5) years of experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts and providing support on general corporate matters
• Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, and ability to think strategically and tactically.
• Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and resourceful with strong follow-through skills.
• Proven self-starter, results-oriented, high-energy team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written. In particular, must be able to effectively frame and explain issues to non-lawyers to drive strategic-thinking and execution.
• Ability to think critically, learn new substantive areas quickly, analyze problems and data, and develop creative and practical solutions.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Global or multi-regional experience
• Experience supporting global corporations on contracts and commercial issues.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans 
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.