Director, Legal

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 a versatile Legal Director to provide strategic legal support to our fast-growing Glass Recycling business in North America (GR NAM)?

This is a rare opportunity to combine variety, autonomy, and impact in a company that empowers its people and invests in sustainability.

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 enjoys shaping legal processes in a post-acquisition context.

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). 

• Strong background in a large corporate law firm (with a minimum of 4 years), ideally complemented by in-house experience in industrial/manufacturing.

• Experience in contract negotiation and management, particularly in supply chain, procurement, and CAPEX. 

• Litigation experience is 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. 

• Occasional travel may be required in North America and internationally.

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.