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Lead Counsel, Feedstock & Energy, Supply Chain

LyondellBasell Industries
United States, Texas, Houston
Mar 12, 2025
LyondellBasell Basic Function Lead Counsel, Feedstock & Energy, Supply Chain will lead a team that provides legal advice and strategic support for LyondellBasell's Feedstocks & Energy and Supply Chain functions globally within company guidelines, policies, and procedures. The team's remit includes support of the "Connected for Value" (CfV) initiative, a strategic priority to ensure long term competitiveness through value chain optimization and trading activities. The position is expected to contribute both individually and through a high performing team, communicate effectively in a driven, high achieving environment, and advise senior management. The position will be based in Houston and report to the Deputy General Counsel, Commercial. Roles & Responsibilities Be the primary legal resource for the teams led by LYB's SVP, Global Feedstocks & Energy and LYB's VP Global Supply Chain by providing strategic and legal advice, and representing Legal on their respective leadership teams. Provide legal and strategic advice on the company's commodity trading & value chain optimization efforts, including design and enforcement of fit for purpose processes, trading risk policy, delegations of authority, and RACI allocation consistent with CfV's governance, structure, compliance, and risk management capabilities. Provide leadership, supervision, and direction for the Legal team supporting Feedstocks & Energy and Supply Chain, composed of up to three additional members, which will support those respective functions. Review, negotiate, and advise on commercial purchase and supply contracts, trading agreements, and supply chain vendor agreements; draft policies, procedures, and other complex legal documents; manage external counsel on discrete projects and engagements; and develop and conduct training programs as needed. Be a contributing member of the Legal Commercial team by advising on general legal and commercial issues, and coordinate with U.S., European, and Asia Pacific team members to execute global commercial practices and identify areas of common need for LYB, and support other cross-functional teams in complex programs or initiatives. Work closely with legal leadership to provide delivery of first class and proactive legal advice for internal business clients, and acts as a regional resource for colleagues, including directing the work of other staff members. Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of Legal risk management to the completion of complex assignments. Min. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree required Qualified lawyer with relevant in-house experience Typically, 12+ years of post-qualification experience in a major law firm or corporation #LI-JC1 #LI-Hbyrid Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Experience in the chemical, energy or engineering industry Preferred: Experience supporting value chain optimization, commodity trading, and/or commercial hedging transactions, and practical experience with commercial decisions and strategic commercial relationships and the legal issues that arise in such transactions Preferred: Management experience and coaching skills Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational/Cultural Fit Technical Skills We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn. Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.