We are seeking a professional like you to serve as one of the Commercial Counsel to our U.S.-based Indirect Procurement function at our site in Houston, TX. To serve in this role, you need to have the ability to practice law in-house in Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for you to further your skills and demonstrate your ability to manage a diverse workload. Prior legal experience in procurement/commercial transactions is required. This position will report to an Associate General Counsel and Legal Lead for Indirect Procurement, located at the Houston, TX office.

As a Procurement Counsel - Part Time, 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’s Indirect Procurement organization;
Drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of agreements, including supply and services agreements and other third-party vendor agreements in support of day-to-day transactions;
Providing compliance and legal training on relevant BASF policies, procedures and legal issues, and participating in U.S. and Global Procurement 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; 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...

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, required;
At least 5 years of experience working in a law firm and/or practicing as in-house counsel, with a team-oriented, collaborative work style required;
Experience analyzing, preparing and conducting strategic negotiations for a broad array of commercial transactions;
Strong negotiation and communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to pragmatically and concisely communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers are required;
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 autonomous decisions.

BASF is open to flexible scheduling, but initially envisions a required sixteen (16) hours of support per week, and is open to a hybrid work arrangement once the onboarding process is completed.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At 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 Us

As 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. #belongatBASF

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