Director, Legal
LATICRETE International · Brooklyn, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- Brooklyn, NY
Job highlights
- Serve as sole in-house legal advisor for global company.
- Oversee all legal affairs and manage external counsel.
- Provide strategic guidance on corporate and regulatory matters.
- Support company growth while managing risks.
- Collaborate with US and international teams.
About the role
About LATICRETE International
Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty?
At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017!
We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.
We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!
Just some of our benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible spending
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
Position Summary
The Director, Legal will serve as the sole in-house legal advisor for Laticrete International and its affiliates, reporting directly to the CFO. This position will oversee the company’s legal affairs, manage external counsel, and provide strategic legal guidance on corporate, regulatory, and operational matters. Additionally, this position will work closely with senior leadership to support the company's growth while managing risk and ensuring legal compliance.
The Director, Legal will demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial spirit and should fit with the culture of a family-owned business with very professional governance and should contribute effectively to the continued fast globalization of the company. This position must interact and collaborate with US and International teams, recognizing the specificities of the culture and legal systems of the many countries where LATICRETE is operating. The Director, Legal must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with a family-owned organization with highly professional governance.
This role requires close collaboration with U.S. and international teams, sensitivity to diverse legal systems and cultures, and the ability to balance risk management with business agility. The ideal candidate will apply common sense, commercial acumen, and disciplined governance to continuously strengthen the company’s legal framework while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
This position is a remote role that will be required to travel globally as needed.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.
Corporate & Business Law:
- Oversee corporate governance, including board meetings, shareholder communications.
- Manage legal matters associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic business transactions.
- Advise on corporate structure and reorganizations as needed.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
- In collaboration with the Enterprise risk and Audit director, ensure the company’s adherence to relevant local, state, and federal laws, as well as industry regulations.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations that could impact the company and ensure compliance across all business units.
- Identify and mitigate potential legal risks affecting the business.
Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Insurance
- Manage all litigation, claims, investigations, and dispute resolution matters worldwide.
- Select, retain, and manage external counsel, controlling legal spend and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective representation.
- Develop litigation strategy, settlement approaches, and risk assessments in coordination with senior leadership.
- Oversee insurance programs, claims management, and coverage matters in partnership with Finance and Risk.
Contract Negotiation & Review:
- Draft and review contracts and licenses with customers, suppliers, and business partners.
Employment & Labor Law:
- Advise HR and management on employment law matters, including employee relations, discipline, terminations, compensation, and benefits.
- Support compliance with wage and hour laws, discrimination and harassment laws, immigration and workplace safety regulations.
Intellectual Property & Technology:
- Oversee protection, development, and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Support R&D, innovation, and product development initiatives with IP strategy and risk management.
- Advise on technology agreements, data privacy, cybersecurity, AI usage, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Coordinate global IP strategy with external counsel and international teams.
Key Skills/Competency
- Corporate Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Litigation Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Employment Law
- Intellectual Property
- Global Operations
- Legal Strategy
- Compliance
Skills & topics
- Director of Legal
- Legal Counsel
- Corporate Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Litigation
- Contract Negotiation
- Intellectual Property
- Global Legal Advisor
- In-House Counsel
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of legal experience, in-house and law firm roles, and global organization expertise.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize mergers, acquisitions, IP, and international manufacturing law.
- Demonstrate leadership: Articulate your ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss global legal strategy and risk management.
- Network effectively: Connect with LATICRETE International employees on LinkedIn for insights.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of the Director, Legal at LATICRETE International?
- The Director, Legal will serve as the sole in-house legal advisor, overseeing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation, contract negotiation, employment law, and intellectual property matters for LATICRETE International and its affiliates. This role involves managing external counsel and providing strategic legal guidance to support business growth and manage risk.
- What qualifications are essential for the Director, Legal role at LATICRETE International?
- Essential qualifications include a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and at least 10 years of corporate legal experience, with a preference for in-house roles in global organizations. Experience in global manufacturing, chemical industry, or building products is a plus.
- Is the Director, Legal position at LATICRETE International a remote role?
- Yes, this Director, Legal position is a remote role. However, the role requires approximately 25% travel globally as needed, including multi-day trips and international travel.
- What kind of company culture can I expect at LATICRETE International as Director, Legal?
- LATICRETE International is a family-owned company with over 65 years in business, emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and loyalty. The culture values innovation and a commitment to improving the built world. The ideal candidate will fit this culture, demonstrating leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit within a professional governance framework.
- What are the benefits offered to employees at LATICRETE International?
- LATICRETE International offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, flexible spending accounts, and life/AD&D/supplemental insurance.
- How does LATICRETE International handle international legal matters for the Director, Legal role?
- The Director, Legal will interact and collaborate with US and international teams, recognizing the specificities of cultures and legal systems in the countries where LATICRETE operates. This includes coordinating global IP strategy with external counsel and international teams.
- What is the expected travel for the Director, Legal position at LATICRETE International?
- The Director, Legal position requires approximately 25% travel, which may include multi-day trips and international travel. The travel percentage may increase depending on business needs.