Counsel

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an opening for Legal Counsel located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

About you and this role

As Legal Counsel, you will serve as a key legal partner, providing practical, risk-based legal advice that enables the Company to achieve its strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and integrity.

In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across commercial, functional, and business teams to address a broad range of legal matters, manage risk, and support business growth across the region. You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, functions, and geographies while helping create solutions that advance both business objectives and Dow's commitment to responsible operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to business and functional teams across a broad range of matters, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial, procurement and other legal documents.
• Support business transactions, strategic projects, growth initiatives, and day-to-day operations.
• Identify legal risks proactively and develop pragmatic, creative solutions.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to internal clients on relevant legal topics.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel on selected matters requiring specialized expertise.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance legal service delivery and client experience.
• Collaborate effectively with legal colleagues, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to support business goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and knowledge sharing within the Legal organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required. Portuguese is a plus.  
• Qualified Argentine lawyer with approximately 5 years of relevant legal experience in major law firms and/or multinational companies.
• Experience supporting clients in energy, petrochemical or oil & gas sectors or other highly regulated sectors is desirable. 
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide business-focused legal counsel.
  

Your Skills:

• Strong business acumen and sound judgment. Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
• The ability to influence without authority and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to inclusion, respect, and teamwork.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• A customer-focused approach to supporting clients and delivering results. 

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Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.