What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs position at LyondellBasell?

LyondellBasell (NYSE : LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2021, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fourth consecutive year.

Basic Function

The Counsel, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs role is part of the legal team that provides support to LyondellBasell’s sustainability strategy function, government relations and corporate communications. In this role, you will serve as the legal subject matter expert on environmental marketing claims laws, supporting corporate communications, and providing advice and counsel on related sustainability strategies and advocacy efforts.

Roles & Responsibilities

General :

Serve as the legal subject matter expert on environmental marketing claims laws, including tracking developments globally, providing research and guidance on specific questions, and updating and delivering training
Provide legal support for corporate communications, including reviewing marketing materials, speeches, press releases and holding statements, and coordinating other legal support as necessary
Provide legal support for . federal and state government relations on sustainability topics, including assessing impacts of proposals, reviewing and providing input on advocacy strategies and positions, and providing advice and counsel on comments and other submittals; provide advice and counsel on political law questions
Provide legal support to the company’s product sustainability team
Provide legal support for sustainability disclosures, ratings and reporting
Provide legal support for government subsidy and funding opportunities aligned to the company’s sustainability strategy
Support the development of sustainability strategies
Assist in the negotiation and drafting of contracts with various vendors and partners of the Sustainability & Corporate Affairs organization

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Min. Qualifications

Area of Expertise, Requirements :

Legal work experience demonstrating strong regulatory interpretation and analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, and legal drafting and negotiation skills

Experience advising on environmental marketing claims laws, voluntary and mandatory ESG disclosures, and sustainability communications is preferred

Strong interpersonal, organizational and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across functions to achieve results

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a dynamic environment

Solution oriented and a positive mindset

Some travel required

Education :

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Member in good standing with a state bar

Current admission or eligibility for admission to the Texas Bar

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or environmental field is preferred

Work Experience :

Minimum of 7 years’ experience practicing law

Experience in the petrochemical industry is preferred

Languages :

English, additional language preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational / Cultural FitTechnical Skills

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

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