Job Description
Why Valvoline Global Operations? At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future. With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion. Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to: • Treating everyone with care. • Acting with unwavering integrity. • Striving for excellence in all endeavors. • Delivering on our commitments with passion. • Collaborating as one unified team. When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions. Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (4 days per week). *This position offers a full relocation package for non-local candidates. The Senior Counsel - Americas serves as the lead legal advisor and strategic business partner for Valvoline Global Operations' Americas business, a $2.5 billion region spanning the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and serving as a member of the Americas Leadership Team, this role provides commercially focused legal leadership that enables growth, protects enterprise interests, and supports the execution of regional business strategies. As the primary legal business partner to the SVP, General Manager - Americas and the regional leadership team, the Senior Counsel balances legal risk management with pragmatic business decision-making. The role leads a team of attorneys and paralegals responsible for supporting commercial, procurement, supply chain, marketing, and operational activities across the region. While not directly responsible for Legal Center of Excellence functions such as Employment, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance, Intellectual Property, or Mergers & Acquisitions, the Senior Counsel partners closely with those teams to ensure coordinated legal support and effective risk management across the business. The position operates in a highly complex environment involving cross-border transactions, strategic customer and supplier relationships, evolving regulatory requirements, and a diverse portfolio of commercial arrangements. Success requires strong leadership, business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence outcomes at the highest levels of the organization.
