Lead Attorney

As a Lead Attorney here at Solstice, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the organization. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise internal clients on disputes, enforcement and risk mitigation and support  contract management function, driving consistent policies and processes in support of business objectives and contributing to the organization's achievement of goals and objectives while satisfying its customers.

You will report directly to our Procurement Assistant General Counsel, and you’ll work on a Hybrid basis, supporting key business functions across procurement, supply chain, and commercial activities.  This role is open to candidates based in our offices located in Mexico City (Santa Fe) or San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León.

In this role, you will impact the organization by developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests and mitigate risks. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support business objectives. Your strong legal acumen and ability to navigate complex legal issues will be essential in the success of the organization.

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders to support purchase, performance and enforcement of vendor obligations.
• Draft and negotiate complex global agreements with vendors, including agreements for IT licenses, SaaS, consulting, outsourcing, HR, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, HSE and other purchased services.
• Recognize and prioritize risk elements in contract negotiations and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Interpret new laws and regulations and their impact on the business.
• Provide coaching and development for junior lawyers.
• Perform due diligence work.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of experience practicing law.
• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.

WE VALUE

• Acute business – capacity to learn business rapidly and become a business partner.
• Ability to lead and influence at all levels. 
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, including executive level presentation skills.
• Self-confidence, with a strong sense of urgency and knowledge of how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or industrial/commercial environments.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex services and IT agreements. 
• Experience in international or cross-border transactions.
• Proven experience in managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.