Associate Attorney

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

At Hexion, we handle complex business on a daily basis. Our legal team helps ensure the work we do meets risk and compliance standards. As an Associate Attorney, you will play a crucial role in business related matters encompassing various areas of law, including but not limited to corporate governance, M&A activity and compliance. You will be responsible for helping to uphold Hexion’s image and maintaining a culture of excellence and professionalism. 

Job Responsibilities

• Support and work closely with Hexion’s legal team and senior leaders on company legal, regulatory and business matters  
• Review agreements for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with business needs and all relevant legal requirements 
• Provide legal advice as required 
• Work with outside legal counsel as required 
• Perform legal research, review and prepare contracts and other legal documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have 10+ years of experience
• Self-motivated with a high sense of professional ethics and integrity 
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actions for the business 
• Law degree from an accredited university 
• License to practice law in relevant jurisdictions 
• Bar membership in good standing 
• Attention to detail is a must 
• Critical thinker and problem solver 
• Professional and courteous demeanor 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment 
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs 
• Working knowledge of contracts, transactional and general corporate and business disciplines 
• Excellent research skills 
• Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of national regulations, and general corporate law 
• Familiarity with corporate structures 
• Understanding of regional regulations and cross-border transactions 

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

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