Environmental and Regulatory Counsel

Description

• Monitoring regulatory environmental trends
• Decision making and implementation of actions consistent with OC regulatory policies, programs and strategies.
• The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel has the primary lead and accountability for resolving all governmental enforcement matters and litigation (including governmental and private actions) arising out of the operation of OC manufacturing facilities globally for environmental and safety matters as defined in the Regulatory Law Standard. Matters should be resolved in an efficient manner, while providing sound legal counsel.
• Lead the development of interpretations and impact analyses of emerging laws and regulations.
• Participate in a leadership role in OC advocacy activities related to environmental and safety regulatory initiatives.
• Counseling for emergency matters related to environment and safety.
• Monitor global development of regulatory actions with the potential to impact Owens Corning operations and develop knowledge of emerging issues.
• Managing outside legal resources in environmental and safety matters in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Providing legal support to overseas legal counterparts on environmental matters including enforcement and permitting activities.
• The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel is also responsible for developing resolution strategies, leading negotiations and legal actions, hiring and managing outside counsel and other needed outside resources, and advising business unit leaders concerning the resolution of such matters while considering the overall OC strategic needs, reputation, and cost effectiveness when managing enforcement matters and litigation.
• Providing support to overseas legal counterparts on international environmental and safety matters.
• Monitoring and internal reporting of facility compliance status.
• Participate in a leadership role in industry forums, trade associations and joint actions related to common environment and safety issues.
• Effectively leads or participates in cross-functional teams.
• Support government affairs in assessing environmental and safety legislative changes that may impact OC businesses.

Requirements

• Strong skill set in the areas of environment and safety enforcement and litigation, including working knowledge of procedure, negotiation, discovery, and hearing/trial practice.
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence business partners in their decision-making and to shape solutions by helping partners articulate the desired outcomes.
• High degree of confidence in their ability to influence and persuade others;
• J.D. required.
• Experience with environmental protection, safety, and laws and regulations.
• Able to clearly and confidently convey complex information and decisions to all levels of the company, including a global audience.
• Demonstrates ability to provide sound and useful advice to business unit and facility leaders;
• Continuous learning mindset
• Minimum of 5 years legal experience with a focus on environmental and safety laws and regulations.
• Interpretations of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with manufacturing clients or in-house with a manufacturing company, with significant exposure to manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Undergraduate degree in science, engineering, natural resources or similar specialty a plus but not required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance