[Remote] Director, Legal

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LATICRETE International is a global leader in high-performance tile and stone installation systems, seeking a Director, Legal to serve as their sole in-house legal advisor. This role involves overseeing legal affairs, managing external counsel, and providing strategic legal guidance on corporate, regulatory, and operational matters while collaborating with senior leadership to support company growth and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance, including board meetings, shareholder communications
• Manage legal matters associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic business transactions
• Advise on corporate structure and reorganizations as needed
• In collaboration with the Enterprise risk and Audit director, ensure the company’s adherence to relevant local, state, and federal laws, as well as industry regulations
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that could impact the company and ensure compliance across all business units
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks affecting the business
• Manage all litigation, claims, investigations, and dispute resolution matters worldwide
• Select, retain, and manage external counsel, controlling legal spend and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective representation
• Develop litigation strategy, settlement approaches, and risk assessments in coordination with senior leadership
• Oversee insurance programs, claims management, and coverage matters in partnership with Finance and Risk
• Draft and review contracts and licenses with customers, suppliers, and business partners
• Advise HR and management on employment law matters, including employee relations, discipline, terminations, compensation, and benefits
• Support compliance with wage and hour laws, discrimination and harassment laws, immigration and workplace safety regulations
• Oversee protection, development, and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
• Support R&D, innovation, and product development initiatives with IP strategy and risk management
• Advise on technology agreements, data privacy, cybersecurity, AI usage, and digital transformation initiatives
• Coordinate global IP strategy with external counsel and international teams

Skills

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Bar membership in good standing
• 10+ years of corporate legal experience, preferable with at least two years at a law firm and the majority as in-house experience
• Demonstrated experience serving as a sole or lead in-house counsel in a global organization highly preferred
• Broad experience across corporate, commercial, regulatory, manufacturing, employment, IP, litigation and compliance law
• Strong understanding of product liability, regulatory compliance, EHS and manufacturing risk profiles
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance
• Experience working with employment law and partnering with Human Resources
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to senior and mid-level management
• Demonstrated ability to manage external legal counsel and legal budgets effectively
• Exceptional judgment, discretion and ethical standards
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for business leaders
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise and partner at the senior leadership and Board level
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in global manufacturing company selling through distribution is preferred
• Experience in chemical industry and/or building products is a plus
• International experience is also a plus, as well as previous experiences in acquiring and divesting companies
• Experience managing mergers and acquisitions highly preferred
• Experience drafting and reviewing major and critical contracts including customer agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, licensing agreements and employment contracts

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

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