Minimum of five years practicing environmental law or regulatory expertise.
Strong knowledge of federal environmental laws (CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA) and state counterparts.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to convey complex legal issues to non-legal personnel.
Proven project management and cross-functional team leadership skills.
Negotiation and advocacy skills.
Licensed to practice law in Texas or other U.S. states.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on HSE permitting and compliance matters.
Represent the company in enforcement actions before regulatory agencies.
Manage investigations related to environmental, health, safety, or security incidents.
Advise on HSE legal aspects of commercial transactions and M&A.
Collaborate with the Disputes team to resolve HSE-related disputes.
Stay updated on regulatory developments and compliance strategies.
Manage outside counsel for HSE matters, including budget oversight.
Conduct training sessions for HSE clients.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
Supportive work environment promoting teamwork and inclusion.
Potential for international and domestic travel (15-25%).
Full Job Description
The Counsel, HSE position provides day-to-day legal support on various health, safety, and environmental (HSE) matters to LYB's global operations. The position serves as a subject matter expert in HSE law, working closely with operations, site and corporate HSE advisors, as well as other attorneys in the legal department, government relations, and strategic projects/transactions. The position is expected to manage a docket of HSE legal matters and function as a strategic partner to the business, analyzing complex factual and legal issues, proactively identifying issues and advising on practical solutions. The position will report to the Managing Counsel, Global HSE
A Day in the Life
Provide legal advice on HSE permitting and compliance matters, including air, water, waste, hazardous chemicals, personal and process safety, product safety, and security issues.
Represent the company in enforcement actions before agencies with jurisdiction over environmental, health and safety issues.
Manage investigations and provide support as needed to environmental, health safety or security incidents.
Advise on HSE legal aspects of commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
Work with Disputes team to manage and resolve disputes relating to HSE issues.
Keep informed of regulatory and policy developments, participate in industry associations, and partner with the business to identify potential impacts and compliance strategies.
Manage outside counsel involved in HSE matters, including setting and maintaining budgets.
Provide training to HSE clients.
You Bring This Value
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Minimum of five (5) years practicing environmental law or other regulatory expertise.
Excellent knowledge of core federal environmental laws (e.g., CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA) and experience navigating state counterparts; broad-based experience including compliance counseling and enforcement defense, permitting, transactional support, and litigation.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex legal and technical issues to executives and non-legal personnel.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and lead cross-functional teams to achieve results.
Negotiation, influencing and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A commitment to excellence, teamwork, rigor, continuous improvement and engagement.
Licensed to practice law in Texas or other states in the U.S.
Travel may be required internationally and domestically (15-25%).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience advising on health and safety (e.g., OSHA) and product safety matters (e.g., TSCA, REACH, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability).
Experience practicing environmental law at a large law firm.
Experience advising on state air law (Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Illinois, or New Jersey).
Experience in the chemical or petrochemical industries.
Experience working with European or other international environmental laws.
Competencies
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