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Legal Counsel
Global Legal Counsel at Chemelex
Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments—from industrial plants and data centers to homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities, and local expertise backed by global standards. Our portfolio includes trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat, and Pyrotenax.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Chemelex at a transformative stage of its growth as a private equity-backed portfolio company. We are building a practical, business-minded Global Legal & Compliance Team that supports strategic priorities, protects the company, and enables smarter, faster execution.
We are seeking an energetic, curious, and agile Legal Counsel to report directly to the VP, General Counsel. This is far broader than a contracts role—it’s a true in-house counsel position for someone who wants to be a trusted advisor, commercial partner, and scalable legal captain across EMEAI, Asia, and North America.
Key Responsibilities
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Legal Advisory:
- Serve as a practical legal advisor to senior leaders in EMEAI, helping them identify risks, make data-driven decisions, and advance strategic objectives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, subcontractor, procurement, and project-related contracts.
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Commercial & Project Commerce:
- Partner with Sales, Procurement, Estimating, Finance, Project Management, HR, and Operations to support proposals, contract negotiations, project execution, and risk management.
- EPC, industrial, oil & gas, data center, and complex project experience is a major advantage.
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M&A & Corporate Governance:
- Support M&A activity, including due diligence, transaction execution, post-closing integration, entity alignment, legal diligence, and strategic portfolio decisions.
- Assist with corporate governance, restructurings, internal policies, board requests, and sponsor-related matters.
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Intellectual Property & Compliance:
- Advisor on IP ownership, licensing, R&D collaborations, trademark/patent disputes, and brand protection.
- Support compliance programs, cross-border legal alignment, and training initiatives to scale the function.
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Employment & Dispute Resolution:
- Work alongside HR to address employment law matters, investigations, contract administration, and regional compliance.
- Manage customer claims, warranties, disputes (including liens, financial guarantees, insurance certificates, bonds, and letters of credit).
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Legal Process & Team Development:
- Lead legal process improvements, develop playbooks, and foster collaboration with external counsel.
- Enhance the Global Legal & Compliance function, ensuring it scales alongside business growth.
What You Will Bring to the Team
Mindset & Behaviours
✓ Trusted business partner who works arms-length with stakeholders, translating legal nuance into actionable decision-making. ✓ Thrives on variety—excels at contracts, transactions, disputes, compliance, and process optimization. ✓ Masterful negotiator who balances legal risk and commercial goals. ✓ Curious, agile, and solution-driven, adaptable to global environments with sound judgment. ✓ Collaborative, highly interpersonal, and culturally layered, building trust across functions and regions. ✓ Precision-driven but pragmatic—focus on what really matters.
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Core Qualifications
Legal Expertise
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Law degree from a top civil/common law jurisdiction with strong analytical and practical advisory skills.
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4+ years of legal experience, with preference for in-house, multinational environments (e.g., industrial, manufacturing, EPC, oil & gas, technology, or private equity portfolio companies).
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Law firm/private practice experience (preferred), with deep exposure to:
- Commercial contracts (drafting, negotiation, risk assessment).
- M&A, restructuring, corporate governance, and transactional workstreams.
- Employment, IP, and dispute resolution (helpful).
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Industry-Specific Strengths:
- Experience in commodities, energy tech, automation, or infrastructure is a significant asset.
- Working knowledge of EPC contract structures, technology licensing, employment litigation, or warranty analysis.
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., insurance claims, bond principles, dispute modes).
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Broken Communication & Cultural Fluency:
- Fluent in English; German, French, or Spanish speaking is a bonus.
- Ability to travel occasionally for key engagements (regional and international).
Why Chemelex?
We protect the places where the world thrives.
From smart factories to hyper-scale data centers, we equip your assets to perform—safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every progress zone, excellent execution matters. At Chemelex:
- Our Dimensions of Excellence guide us:
- Experts with empathy
- Explorer mindset
- Example for others
- Exceptional impact
Equal opportunities. We celebrate diverse talent and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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