Director, Legal
Location:
Houston HQ Office
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
Are you ready to play a pivotal legal role in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Are you a versatile legal professional with strong commercial instincts, sound legal judgment, and have the agility to work across a wide variety of legal areas — from commercial contracts and regulatory compliance to employment law, governance, environmental remediation, and operational matters — to support our fast-growing Glass Recycling (GR) business in North America (NAM)?
As GR NAM continues its integration into Sibelco following the acquisition, the Legal Director will play a key role in providing broad-based legal support for our GR operations in NAM. This is a true generalist position covering a wide range of matters including commercial transactions, workplace safety and regulations, insurance recovery, customer claims and disputes, employment law, procurement, logistics, CAPEX projects, and governance issues.
It’s a dynamic role for a lawyer who thrives on variety, combines autonomy with collaboration, and enjoys applying legal expertise to shape outcomes across multiple areas of the business.
Your Impact in This Role
As a Legal Director GR-NAM, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Providing legal counsel on contracts, disputes, employment, sales, procurement agreements, and compliance.
- Assessing risk and liability across procurement, production, quality, and supply/delivery.
- Negotiating and managing contracts (supply, sales, CAPEX, procurement).
- Managing litigation and relationships with external counsel.
- Drafting and reviewing national and international business contracts.
- Supporting process improvement and system-building initiatives post-acquisition.
- Collaborating closely with operations, commercial teams, HR, finance, procurement, and global project teams.
What You Bring To The Table
- Qualified to practice law in the United States (Juris Doctor and admission to a State Bar).
- Significant experience in a large law firm, with a minimum of 5 years in a legal role; in-house experience in an international manufacturing company is a plus.
- Experience in contract negotiation and management, particularly in supply chain, procurement, and CAPEX.
- Familiarity with industrial or manufacturing sectors preferred; litigation experience a plus (not a must).
- Strong commercial acumen and risk assessment skills.
- Pragmatic, business-partner style with the judgement to seek support when needed.
- Excellent communicator in English (written & spoken) with sound interpersonal skills.
- Travel: Occasional travel within the USA and Canada may be required.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Why Join Us?
Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
- Meet Our People: Careers
- Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
- Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities
We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
How To Apply
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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.
