Description:
Job Responsibilities:Develop and Execute Legal Strategy Supporting Global Sourcing
The Senior Counsel plays a pivotal role in developing and executing the legal strategy supporting Owens Corning's Global Sourcing organization. The role identifies, assesses, and communicates legal and commercial risks, develops practical risk mitigation strategies, and delivers proactive legal guidance that enables business objectives while protecting Owens Corning's interests.
The Senior Counsel leads the negotiation, drafting, review, and implementation of complex sourcing, procurement, commercial real estate, capital delivery, technology, logistics, and other strategic commercial agreements. The role also develops and oversees dispute avoidance and pre-litigation resolution strategies to achieve efficient, commercially sound outcomes, minimize legal exposure, and preserve critical business relationships.
The Senior Counsel partners closely with Global Sourcing leadership to support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, capital projects, and enterprise-wide business transformation efforts. The individual proactively identifies legal and commercial issues, provides practical solutions, and helps drive informed business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key legal advisor to Global Sourcing leadership and key business stakeholders.
- Develop and execute legal strategies that support enterprise sourcing, procurement, real estate, and capital investment objectives.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical mitigation strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Lead negotiation and execution of complex commercial transactions while balancing risk and strategic business objectives.
- Support Global Sourcing, Commercial Real Estate and Capital Sourcing teams in developing vendor selection and management strategies and processes.
- Support strategic initiatives that enhance supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and enterprise value creation.
- Develop and implement dispute avoidance and pre-litigation resolution strategies.
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate emerging risks, opportunities, and changing regulatory requirements.
Metrics
- Successful execution of strategic business initiatives and legal priorities.
- Timely completion of critical sourcing, procurement, capital delivery and real estate transactions.
- Stakeholder feedback from Global Sourcing leadership and Enterprise Business leaders.
- Effectiveness of risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Assessment by the General Counsel, Insulation & Global Sourcing.
Deliver World-Class Legal Support to Global Sourcing Organization and Enterprise Businesses
The Senior Counsel provides strategic, practical, and commercially focused legal counsel to Global Sourcing. The role helps business leaders achieve objectives by providing actionable legal advice, leading complex transactions, resolving disputes, and delivering integrated legal solutions.
The Senior Counsel collaborates with Finance, Tax, Accounting, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, Government Affairs, Compliance, Information Technology, and other functional leaders to support complex enterprise initiatives. The role also manages outside counsel relationships and legal spend to ensure effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient legal services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Global Sourcing, Commercial Real Estate, Capital Sourcing/Delivery, Supply Chain, Operations, and Enterprise Business leaders to support strategic initiatives.
- Participate in business planning and decision-making processes to align legal guidance with enterprise objectives.
- Lead negotiation, drafting, and administration of complex sourcing, procurement, logistics, real estate, capital delivery, technology, and commercial agreements.
- Support Global Sourcing, Commercial Real Estate and Capital Sourcing teams throughout vendor selection and management process.
- Drive Global Sourcing compliance with applicable corporate policies and Levels of Authority Policy. Conduct and oversee compliance investigations and other sensitive matters, as appropriate.
- Lead cross-functional teams to address complex legal, commercial, compliance, and operational challenges.
- Manage outside counsel performance, legal spend, and matter budgets.
- Maintain effective legal matter management, reporting, and documentation practices.
- Deliver business-oriented legal solutions that support growth, operational excellence, and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and levels of authority requirements.
- Compliance with Corporate Levels of Authority Policy.
- Transactions appropriately executed, documented and maintained.
- Legal expenses managed within approved matter budgets.
- Timely execution of strategic commercial transactions.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and business partner feedback.
- Effectiveness of risk management and dispute resolution efforts.
- Successful completion of compliance and training initiatives.
Drive Legal Operations, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement
The Senior Counsel continuously seeks opportunities to improve legal service delivery, contracting processes, risk management frameworks, and operational efficiency across the Legal and Global Sourcing organizations.
The role leverages technology, data analytics, process improvements, and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and business responsiveness while maintaining appropriate risk management standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance legal and business efficiency.
- Champion adoption of legal technology (Icertis), automation tools (AI), and workflow improvements.
- Improve contracting processes and reduce cycle times while maintaining appropriate controls.
- Support development of contract templates, playbooks, and knowledge management resources.
- Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the Legal function.
Metrics
- Successful implementation of process improvement initiatives.
- Adoption and utilization of legal technology solutions.
- Improvements in transaction efficiency and contracting effectiveness.
- Stakeholder feedback regarding legal service delivery.
Develop Talent and Organizational Capability
The Senior Counsel contributes to the development of legal talent and strengthens legal and compliance capabilities across the enterprise. The role fosters continuous learning, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to build organizational effectiveness and future leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor others to support professional growth and performance.
- Provide candid, constructive, and actionable feedback.
- Support onboarding and development of new legal talent.
- Design and deliver legal, compliance, contracting, and risk management training programs.
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the Legal organization.
- Serve as a role model for collaboration, professionalism, integrity, and business partnership.
Metrics
- Number and effectiveness of training sessions delivered.
- Feedback from mentees, colleagues, and business stakeholders.
- Contribution to legal talent development and organizational capability.
- Assessment by the General Counsel, Insulation & Global Sourcing.
Success in This Role Will Be Measured by The Ability To:
- Serve as A Trusted Advisor to Global Sourcing and Enterprise Business Leadership.
- Execute Complex Transactions that Advance Owens Corning's Strategic Objectives.
- Deliver Practical, Business-Focused Legal Counsel that Enables Growth While Managing Risk.
- Build Strong Cross-Functional Relationships and Influence Decision-Making.
- Improve Legal Processes, Operations, and Service Delivery.
- Develop Organizational Capability Through Training, Mentoring, and Leadership.
- Consistently Demonstrate Sound Judgment, Business Acumen, Accountability, and Owens Corning's Values.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Juris Doctor (j.D.) from An Accredited Law School and Active License to Practice Law in At Least One Applicable Jurisdiction.
- A Minimum of Eight Years of Legal Experience in A Corporate Legal Department And/or a Law Firm, with Significant Experience Advising on Complex Commercial Matters and Business Transactions.
- Demonstrated Expertise in A Broad Range of Legal Disciplines, Including:
- Commercial Contracting and Strategic Sourcing/procurement Transactions
- Real Estate Matters, Including Leasing, Development, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
- Capital Project Development, Construction, and Related
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