My Client - a leading chemical manufacturer headquartered just north of Philadelphia is hiring an Assistant General Counsel - Environmental (EHS).
Experience Requirements:
- 8-15 years of EHS experience
- Experience with CAA, CWA, Title V, waste management, hazardous waste, RCRA recycling, FIFRA, TSCA, & EPA
- Experience with manufacturer / chemical manufacturer
The Assistant General Counsel - Environmental (EHS) will provide legal advice and counsel for all environmental compliance throughout North America. (50+ locations) Relating to EPA, TSCA, FIFRA, RCRA, & state and local agency. They will also serve as the in-house subject matter expert for EHS compliance issues and assist with permitting regulatory and compliance matters. This position will directly report to Deputy General Counsel in the US.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advice related to daily air, water, waste compliance regulatory and permitting issues; review and revise as needed CAA Title V Air Permit semi-annual Deviation Reports /Annual Compliance Certification Reports and release reports; RCRA recycling /beneficial reuse; review and revise environmental provisions of commercial contracts; provide legal advice related to enforcement defense and administrative actions; assist in drafting response to agency information requests; provide counsel related to agency inspection preparation and response; oversee attorney-client privileged environmental audits & federal/state self-disclosures; counsel on environmental emergency situations; respond to business concerns, plans and issues regarding environmental compliance and regulatory programs; address waste disposal concerns; and retain and supervise outside counsel, as needed
- Provide support to corporate and law department functions; provide training to corporate and plant HES; assist in drafting and revising policies and procedures; participate in reserve setting for off-site remediation; track trends, NOVs, penalties; assist Tax Department in relation to the payment of penalties; and assist with public comments on significant proposed environmental regulations.
This role is hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days out in Philadelphia.
Alongside applying, please reach out with a resume if interested.
