Assistant General Counsel, Global Finance & Regulatory

Livent Corporation Philadelphia , PA 19107

Posted 3 weeks ago

In January 2024, Livent merged with Allkem Limited to create Arcadium Lithium plc. While we work to integrate our technology systems, including our recruitment platforms, Arcadium Lithium plc will use Livent's ADP system to capture all candidate information.

About Arcadium Lithium: We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy.

For decades, we've grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together.

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation.

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations. We can reliably, safely and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance and sustainability.

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle.

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone.

Arcadium Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people. To act ethically and responsibly.

Ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to join Arcadium Lithium's Law Department as Assistant General Counsel, Global Finance and Regulatory Compliance.

This is a front-line role for a confident, proactive, business-minded lawyer that can independently manage highly diverse work and demands from all levels of the organization in an efficient and practical manner. This role will report to Arcadium Lithium's Associate General Counsel and will serve as primary legal counsel to the company's Global Finance team and will support global regulatory compliance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal and compliance support to the Company's global accounting, corporate finance, external reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit, investor relations, and IT teams

  • Support internal teams and manage external counsel on equity, debt, and other financing transactions

  • Provide legal support on intercompany agreements, corporate reorganizations, tax inquiries/audits, and other tax matters

  • Assist with internal compliance audits, enterprise risk management activities, and insurance matters

  • Support global regulatory initiatives and projects, as needed, including with respect to environmental, health and safety, product registrations (REACH, etc.), FDA, import/export, safety data sheets and labeling, chemical inventory (TSCA, etc.), transportation regulations, etc.

  • Assist the Company's Data Privacy Officer with global compliance activities

  • Provide legal and compliance support to the Company's global sustainability team

  • Provide ERISA support to Human Resources, as needed

  • Assist the Associate General Counsel with special projects

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years in-house legal experience, supporting finance or regulatory functions

  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address and influence all levels of the organization, including the ability to effectively communicate how an issue impacts Arcadium Lithium from both a business and legal perspective

  • A practical, hands-on approach to the practice of law with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm to expand into other areas of practice needed to support the growing needs of the business

  • A business partner, who likes working side-by-side with businesspeople, and is receptive to opposing views

  • The ability to work well both independently and as part of a highly collaborative and an international team, in a fast-paced cross-cultural environment

  • A strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously

  • A general understanding of, or an interest in, manufacturing operations

  • Strong academic credentials and bar admission (preferably North Carolina or Pennsylvania)

  • International/global experience a plus

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Competencies

Arcadium Lithium Competencies

Position Competencies

Action oriented

Good Judgement

Customer Focus

Practical Decision Making

Functional/Technical Skills

Strong Attention to Detail

Priority Setting

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Drive for Results

Priority Setting

Customer Focus

Perseverance

Safety Requirements: (position and location specific) All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands: (position and location specific) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: (position and location specific) The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment - (position specific) Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.


icon no score

See how you match
to the job

Find your dream job anywhere
with the LiveCareer app.
Mobile App Icon
Download the
LiveCareer app and find
your dream job anywhere
App Store Icon Google Play Icon
lc_ad

Boost your job search productivity with our
free Chrome Extension!

lc_apply_tool GET EXTENSION

Similar Jobs

Want to see jobs matched to your resume? Upload One Now! Remove

Assistant General Counsel, Global Finance & Regulatory

Livent Corporation