RYAM · 1 day ago
Associate General Counsel
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRYAM is a global leader in cellulose-based technologies and is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal support across various functions including commercial agreements, compliance, and employment matters. The role involves advising on legal issues, managing disputes, and supporting corporate transactions while ensuring compliance with regulations.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft a broad array of commercial agreements, including procurement, sales, logistics, NDAs, and services
Provide day-to-day legal counsel to manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams on operational, contractual, and compliance issues
Navigate legal questions related to specialty materials, technical specifications, warranties, and supply chain continuity
Support the company’s global compliance program, including training, policy development, and oversight in areas such as anti-corruption (FCPA), sanctions and export controls (OFAC, EAR), antitrust and competition law, and data privacy (GDPR, U.S. regimes)
Collaborate with stakeholders in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) to assess incident response, compliance programs, and regulatory engagement
Contribute to legal input for ESG, climate, and supply chain compliance initiatives, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Serve as a key legal partner in internal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and incident response—especially involving health, safety, or environmental matters
Provide leadership in managing litigation and pre-litigation disputes, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
Assist with third-party claims, subpoenas, contract disputes, and formal responses to governmental inquiries
Support the General Counsel on enterprise risk strategy and crisis response as needed
Advise on U.S. and global employment matters, including performance management, terminations, accommodations, wage and hour issues, and workplace investigations
Draft and review employment-related agreements such as severance and confidentiality agreements
Support M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions, including diligence, negotiation, and integration of legal obligations
Assist in public company functions (as needed), including subsidiary governance, Board support, and review of SEC filings and disclosures
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
8–12 years of legal experience, ideally including both law firm training and in-house experience within a regulated or industrial sector
Strong generalist orientation with demonstrated experience in multiple of the following: commercial transactions, litigation oversight, compliance, employment, or environmental/regulatory law
Comfort managing matters independently while collaborating across business functions
Experience managing or coordinating internal investigations or regulatory inquiries is a plus
Familiarity with public company operations, SEC reporting, or ESG frameworks is advantageous
Business-first mindset, with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance
High degree of judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence, with proven ability to advise senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, decentralized environment with lean resources and evolving priorities
Demonstrated ownership mentality and ability to move projects forward independently
Collegial and team-oriented; a culture carrier for ethical conduct and constructive engagement
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Short term / Long term disability
Bonus / Merit
Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement
Retirement plan
Company
RYAM
RYAM is a manufacturer of chemical and fiber products for the industrial sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
De Lyle Bloomquist
President and Chief Executive Officer
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