Senior Manager, Corporate Counsel

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS 

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. 

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. 

Chemours is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team. This position will be available at the corporate headquarters in Wilmington, DE and report directly to the Chief Corporate Governance and Securities Counsel, Assistant Corporate Secretary.

This position will be responsible for partnering with the corporate finance organization, which includes controllership and external reporting, treasury and capital markets, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and tax.  This position is an attorney within the Office of the Corporate Secretary ensuring compliance with securities laws, related corporate governance issues, advising on debt and equity capital market transactions and subsidiary management. The ideal candidate will have broad-based experience with sophisticated legal issues in a business setting coupled with experience working in a top-tier law firm.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with functional teams on US disclosure matters, including the review of earnings and other press releases, presentations, significant internal communications, and other announcements, drafting and advising of filings with the SEC (including annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and proxy statements), and ensuring compliance with the SEC rules and regulations.

• Maintain a strong business partnership with the treasury and corporate finance group, including working with outside counsel and the internal team to manage the organization’s debt portfolio and assist the team in complying with debt covenants, secured and unsecured credit facilities, capital management related to compliance and risk management, and providing legal advice related to financing activities.

• Work with the tax function and other corporate functions to oversee the organization’s subsidiary management program.

• Draft, review and update, as needed, global best practices with respect to policies and standard operating procedures that are owned by the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

• Guide business leaders on legal issues arising from various issues and provide practical business-oriented legal solutions, including proactive counsel to avoid potential compliance issues and regulatory actions.

• Work with the HR function to ensure compliance with US legal, regulatory and disclosure obligations in relation to executive compensation matters, including the insider trading policy and Section 16 reporting.

• Support and advise other members of the legal team and the Office of the Corporate Secretary, as needed, on a variety of other matters, including cybersecurity, corporate M&A, and strategic projects.

The following is required for this role:

• Juris Doctor and active bar license in good standing in at least one state.

• At least 4+ years of legal work experience with a focus on one of the following: (i) corporate finance; (ii) capital markets transactions, including debt or equity transactions; (iii) securities law, with a focus on SEC reporting and compliance.

• Experience working at a law firm.

• Self-motivated, flexible, and efficient working style with the ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.

• Quality-oriented with a focus on detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate legal issues into identifiable and understandable business risks.

• Experience interacting with members at all levels of an organization, including executive officers.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program  

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits  

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$150,528.00 - $235,200.00

Chemours Level:

29

Annual Bonus Target:

18%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."