Director, Legal

Complete Guide: Director, Legal at LATICRETE International

LATICRETE International, a global leader in high-performance tile, stone installation systems, and building finishing solutions, is seeking an experienced and strategic professional for the position of Director, Legal. Operating as a family-owned business for over 65 years across more than 100 countries, the company is looking for a sole in-house legal advisor to guide its global legal affairs and support its fast-paced international expansion.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Director, Legal will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will oversee all legal matters for LATICRETE International and its affiliates. Key responsibilities include:

• Corporate Governance & M&A: Managing corporate governance, board meetings, shareholder communications, and providing legal oversight for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborating with the Enterprise Risk and Audit Director to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Managing global litigation, claims, and disputes, including selecting and managing external counsel to control legal spend.
• Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating critical commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and vendor partnerships.
• Employment & Labor Law: Advising Human Resources on employee relations, terminations, benefits, and workplace safety compliance.
• Intellectual Property: Overseeing the protection and enforcement of the company's global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this senior leadership role:

• Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of corporate legal experience, with at least two years in a law firm and the majority in an in-house legal department.
• Global Experience: Prior experience as a sole or lead in-house counsel in a global manufacturing or chemical/building products company is highly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional executive presence, strong contract negotiation skills, and a pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset suitable for a family-owned business with professional governance.
• Travel: Ability to travel globally approximately 25% of the time.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This is a remote position requiring global travel. LATICRETE International offers a highly competitive compensation package:

• Base Salary: $230,000 to $290,000 per annum (excluding bonuses and other incentives).
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; tuition reimbursement; 13 paid holidays plus vacation/sick leave; flexible spending accounts; and life/AD&D insurance.