Associate General Counsel

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress.  Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra–high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.

As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.

Associate General Counsel

Reporting to the SVP and General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will play a vital role in some of the company’s most strategic projects and will provide strategic legal counsel and business guidance on a wide variety of topics including labor and employment; benefits; workers comp; commercial contracts; mergers and acquisitions; corporate and project finance; corporate governance; and global compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, all with a high degree of autonomy.  This position identifies issues of the highest risk facing the company and provides legal advice, solutions, and counsel to members of management and the board of directors. The Associate General Counsel will be expected to be a hands-on-practicing attorney and a collaborative member of the Legal Department. The position is based in Strongsville, Ohio. 

The Associate General Counsel will also be expected to contribute to, further refine, and execute on the Legal Department’s strategy:

• Align the Legal Department with business direction and goals;

• Prioritize and justify investments in resources and technology;

• Demonstrate the Legal Department’s value contribution and business impact to the company; and

• Measure success of the planning process.

To have success in this role, the Associate General Counsel must:

• Provide global legal support;

• Demonstrate a customer centric approach;

• Provide pro-active counsel;

• Provide practical guidance;

• Have a focus on enterprise risk;

• Must be a good teammate and business partner – helping to make better decisions even if not a “legal” question or issue; and

• Demonstrates an understanding of Momentive Technologies’ business.

Responsibilities Include:

Handling a wide range of legal responsibilities as assigned by the SVP and General Counsel, including:

Business Partnering

• Provide legal advice to business partners at international locations (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas)

• Be a trusted partner across the organization by advising leadership on legal strategies, issues and risk management

• Provide strategic counseling and practical guidance in support of global business objectives

• Advise on company policies, business strategy, and legal issues and risks recommending potential solutions

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment to ensure the accurate completion and timely execution of business initiatives

• Assist colleagues as needs may arise, including providing timely legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders and collaborating with teammates in the Legal Department on time-sensitive priorities and projects

• Strategic member of the Legal Department leadership team

Labor and Employment and U.S. Employee Benefits

• Advise on all HR and employment related issues

• Monitoring federal, state, and municipal legal developments on employment law and advising the team on new developments partnering with HR to support business goals

• Consult with and advise business unit management on matters regarding EEO, FMLA, FLSA, ADAAA, ADEA, Equal Pay, OSHA, Employee Privacy, Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion, Affirmative Action, Performance Management and Terminations

• Support HR team on all labor relations issues, including contract negotiations; grievance and arbitration; contract interpretation and administration; progressive discipline; ULPs; and positive employee engagement

• Counsel management regarding complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, internal complaints, and requests for reasonable accommodations; develop solutions that meet organizat