Commercial Counsel

Now hiring! Commercial CounselFlorham Park, NJ - Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 remote)We are seeking a professional like you to serve as one of the Commercial Counsel to our U.S.-based Business Units and Functions from our site in Florham Park NJ.Come create chemistry with us!This is an excellent opportunity for you to further your skills and demonstrate your ability to manage a diverse workload. Prior legal experience in a variety of commercial transactions is required. This position will report to Associate General Counsels located in Florham Park and will support colleagues at remote locations in Houston, Texas, Wyandotte, Michigan and Beechwood, Ohio.As a Commercial Counsel, you create chemistry by

Providing pragmatic, strategic and day-to-day legal and compliance counselling, advice, training and support to business management and operational personnel of BASF;

Drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of agreements, including supply, custom manufacturing and services agreements, in support of day-to-day transactions;

Developing and providing compliance and legal training on relevant BASF policies, procedures and legal issues, and participating in U.S. and Global team meetings to share best practices;

Leading internal and external negotiations, helping structure transactions and drafting or reviewing transactional documents ranging from the simple to sophisticated;

Interpreting rights and obligations as set forth in agreements to assist in resolving disputes and engaging and managing relations with outside legal counsel, as needed;

Serving as legal counsel on M&A transactions, as well as other strategic projects for business units and

Identifying issues requiring input and support of business and functional support units (e.g., intellectual property, tax, litigation, regulatory, and/or compliance counsel, risk management, finance and EH&S) and engaging such cross-functional teams to ensure complete and efficient resolution of all matters/transactions;

If you have

A Law Degree (required) and Bar admission in at least one US state (required).

At least 7 years of experience working in a law firm and/or practicing as in-house counsel, with a team-oriented, collaborative work style; experience analyzing, preparing and conducting strategic negotiations for a broad array of commercial transactions; proficiency in US antitrust and ex-US competition laws preferred;

Strong negotiation and communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to pragmatically and concisely communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers;

Demonstrated well-developed, real-world business judgment with the ability to effectively influence, communicate and interact with diverse groups at all levels of the organization as well as with external stakeholders; and

A demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment, work independently and make sound decisions within BASF’s risk tolerances.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASFAt BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About usAs one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASFPrivacy statementBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.Equal employment opportunitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.