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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