A chemical lawyer sits at the intersection of science, regulation, and commerce. Whether you formulate adhesives, scale battery materials, blend fragrances, or import industrial intermediates, the legal issues you face are unusually technical and fast-moving. The right counsel translates bench data into enforceable rights, builds compliance programs that withstand audits, and manages incidents so downtime and reputational damage are limited. Here’s what a chemical lawyer actually does—and how they add value from lab notebook to global market.