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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 Livents 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, weve 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 Lithiums Law Department as a Commercial Contracts Counsel. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial contracting and strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.

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 Lithiums Assistant General Counsel, US & Strategic Transactions and will serve as the primary legal contact for the US-based R&D team as well as the European-based Sales and Procurement teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft and advise on sample testing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, licensing agreements, and other agreements for US-based R&D team.
Draft and advise on commercial sales agreements, with an emphasis on agreements for product sales, distributor and sales agency arrangements, and nondisclosure agreements.
Draft and advise on procurement agreements for operations and capital spend, with an emphasis on agreements for the purchase of goods and services.
Draft and advise on agreements for marketing team, including nondisclosure agreements and agreements for gathering market intelligence.
Counsel clients on commercial contract interpretation, disputes, enforcement, processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
Review and advise on product quality agreements and assist with the completion of customer certifications, questionnaires, and audits.
Support ethics and compliance programs as they relate to commercial matters, including providing guidance on third party due diligence and compliance training with respect to Arcadium Lithiums corporate delegation of authority and contracting policies, competition law, conflicts of interest, etc.
Assist Arcadium Lithiums AGC, US & Strategic Transactions with the review and drafting of documents related to commercial collaborations and other strategic commercial transactions.
Provide overflow support on NDAs and other routine contracts managed by other Law Department lawyers.
Other job duties may be assigned from time to time.
Education and Experience:
A minimum of 3 years legal experience, including law firm experience; in-house counsel experience is a plus
Considerable commercial experience; sound negotiator
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)
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.