Litigation and Corporate Counsel

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The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Litigation and Corporate Counsel

Job Summary

Title: Litigation and Corporate Counsel

Reporting To: Managing Counsel

Location: Roswell, GA (North American Headquarters)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (currently 2–3 days per week in-office)

Travel Requirements: Some travel (up to 10% per year depending on business demands)

Job Summary

Imerys is the global leader in mining and processing industrial minerals, developing high-value specialty products essential for our customers' products and manufacturing processes across 46 countries.

Based at our North American Headquarters in Roswell, GA, the Litigation and Corporate Counsel is a cross-functional legal role providing strategic legal advice and services to United States and Canadian business units. This hybrid role manages litigation matters, oversees key regulatory compliance areas, and directly supports several procurement functions. The ideal candidate serves as a trusted business partner, helping minimize risk while promoting sustainable growth across our operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Litigation and Corporate Counsel will hold primary legal responsibility for the following core areas:

1. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage all litigation matters for US and Canada operations (except real estate).

• Attend corporate depositions, key hearings, mediations or settlement conferences, trials, and major case events as needed.

• Assist in identifying, selecting, and proactively managing outside counsel and work cooperatively with firms to provide strategic direction for cases.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate facts and prepare essential witnesses for deposition or trial testimony.

• Keep Legal leadership and business clients apprised of matter status and strategy.

• Establish budgets for litigation matters, oversee litigation spending, and report on budgetary deviations.

• Advise clients about pre-litigation disputes and work with parties to achieve efficient resolutions before litigation.

• Work with insurers and insurance counsel to maximize insurance and indemnity recovery.

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2. Product Stewardship and Health & Safety

• Provide primary legal advice and compliance guidance regarding Product Stewardship, and Health & Safety matters across all U.S. and Canada business units.

• Assist Product Stewardship leadership with policy development, issue management, and regulatory compliance.

• Partner closely with Operations and Health & Safety to advise on the handling of safety incidents, regulatory inspections, and citation contests.

3. Procurement Support

• Lead legal strategy and support for specialized Procurement categories, including Logistics & Transport, Packaging, and Energy.

• Collaborate with other Legal Department members to develop templates and playbooks for efficiently implementing company Procurement strategy across categories.

4. Employment (secondary)

• Support primary in-house Employment lawyer by advising HR and leadership on employment and workplace policy matters as needed.

• Handle employment litigation matters as assigned. 

Education & Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.): Degree from an accredited law school.

• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of at least one state bar; licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia.

• Years of Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience with complex litigation (in-house or at a reputable law firm).

• Litigation Expertise: Substantial background in complex litigation, including working with national and regional law firms across the value spectrum; products liability experience preferred. 

• Interest in Business Law: Requires a deep interest in understanding and partnering with the business on commercial contracts; some hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts preferred.

Skills & Key Attributes

• Strategic & Analytical: Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen interest in deeply understanding the underlying business operations.

• Communication: Superior persuasive writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal presentation skills.

• Collaboration: Natural inclination to work together with colleagues, whether local or global, to appreciate their needs and design a solution for all stakeholders.

• Prioritization: Proven ability to prioritize and independently manage a large, complex workload in a dynamic, cross-cultural, and fast-paced environment.

• Tech Savvy: Proficient user of Google Workspace (Gmail, Meet, Gemini), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and practice/docket management systems.  Interest in the application of technology to the workplace, including its use to improve in-house legal practice.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Standard office environment activities (sitting up to 80% of the time, standing/walking up to 20%).

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

• Hybrid work schedule currently requires 2–3 days per week in our Roswell, GA office.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Imerys is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Compensation Range: $150,000 to $180,000, depending on education and experience

This position is also eligible to receive an annual bonus consistent with Imerys’ Annual Incentive Plan. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Imerys provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, generous 401K match savings plan, and holidays.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.