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Environmental and Regulatory Counsel

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Job Description:

The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel provides advice and counseling in the areas of environmental and safety law and regulations to Owens Corning business units and facilities globally. The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel is responsible for assuring implementation of Owens Corning policies and programs to minimize compliance risks associated with air, water, waste regulations; managing related enforcement actions and litigation, and for providing strategic advice to business units and facilities regarding environmental and safety laws and regulations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provides timely, sound, practical legal advice and counseling to business unit leaders and facilities regarding environmental and safety laws and regulations
  • Monitoring regulatory environmental trends
  • Interpretations of legal and regulatory requirements
  • Guidance on compliance needs and strategies
  • Counseling for emergency matters related to environment and safety
  • Managing outside legal resources in environmental and safety matters in a cost effective and efficient manner
  • Monitoring and internal reporting of facility compliance status
  • Business unit and facility strategic planning guidance regarding Environmental and Safety issues
  • Decision making and implementation of actions consistent with OC regulatory policies, programs and strategies
  • Providing support to overseas legal counterparts on international environmental and safety matters
  • Managing Environment and Safety Enforcement and Litigation Matters
  • 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
  • Proactive Leadership for Environment and Safety Regulatory Compliance and Response
  • Monitor global development of regulatory actions with the potential to impact Owens Corning operations and develop knowledge of emerging issues
  • Providing legal support to overseas legal counterparts on environmental matters including enforcement and permitting activities
  • 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
  • Participate in a leadership role in industry forums, trade associations and joint actions related to common environment and safety issues
  • Support government affairs in assessing environmental and safety legislative changes that may impact OC businesses

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years legal experience with a focus on environmental and safety laws and regulations
  • Experience with environmental protection, safety, and laws and regulations
  • Strong skill set in the areas of environment and safety enforcement and litigation, including working knowledge of procedure, negotiation, discovery, and hearing/trial practice
  • J.D. required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Strong ability to build relationships and influence business partners in their decision-making and to shape solutions by helping partners articulate the desired outcomes
  • Demonstrates ability to provide sound and useful advice to business unit and facility leaders
  • High degree of confidence in their ability to influence and persuade others
  • Able to clearly and confidently convey complex information and decisions to all levels of the company, including a global audience
  • Effectively leads or participates in cross-functional teams

Nice to have:

  • Proven experience with manufacturing clients or in-house with a manufacturing company, with significant exposure to manufacturing operations strongly preferred
  • Undergraduate degree in science, engineering, natural resources or similar specialty a plus but not required

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Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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