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Dow has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a trusted legal and business adviser supporting Dow's operations in Argentina.
About You and This RoleIn this role, you will partner closely with business, manufacturing and functional leaders to help enable safe, compliant and successful operations while managing legal risk and protecting Dow's interests. You will lead complex and sensitive matters, establish legal strategies and provide practical, values-driven advice while adapting to evolving business and organizational priorities.
ResponsibilitiesProvide timely, practical and risk-based legal advice aligned with business objectives, functional priorities and Dow values in Argentina.
Independently manage a diverse portfolio of complex matters, establish priorities and escalation paths, and take ownership through resolution.
Advise on environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, operational compliance, permitting, inspections, incident response and remediation.
Provide strategic advice on employment and labor matters, including union engagement, organizational changes, workplace investigations, terminations and disputes.




Support interactions with regulators, governmental authorities and industry associations, as appropriate.
Manage outside counsel and other service providers, including legal strategy, performance, budgets and alignment with business objectives.
Partner closely with the Bahía Blanca site, traveling there at least once per month and additionally as business needs require.
Collaborate across functions and organizational levels to influence decisions, build consensus and support effective decision-making in complex or sensitive situations.
Support compliance initiatives, investigations, litigation management and other legal matters affecting Dow's businesses and sites as needs evolve.
Drive legal operations and continuous improvement initiatives, including process simplification, knowledge management and effective legal service delivery.
Deliver legal training and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative Legal team through knowledge sharing, mentorship and support.
QualificationsLaw degree and active qualification to practice law in Argentina, with at least eight years of relevant legal experience.
Experience in a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both, with demonstrated success independently managing complex, high-impact matters.
Experience advising clients in the energy, chemicals, petrochemicals, manufacturing, natural resources or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred.




Demonstrated experience managing employment, labor, environmental, regulatory and operational legal matters.
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Fluent Spanish and English, written and spoken, are required. Portuguese language skills are a plus.
Ability and willingness to travel to Bahía Blanca at least once per month and additionally as business needs require.
Your

Skills:
Uncompromising integrity, high ethical standards and sound, values-based judgment.
Independent ownership, accountability and consistent follow-through.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across businesses, sites, functions and cultures.
Business acumen and the ability to balance legal risk, operational realities and strategic priorities.
Ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity and communicate clear, actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
Commitment to collaboration, respect and teamwork.
Ability to coach, influence and contribute positively to team development, regardless of formal reporting relationships.
Agility, resilience and flexibility to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving business needs and role responsibilities.
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