Assistant General Counsel, Environmental Compliance Job

Assistant General Counsel, Environmental Compliance Job Location : King of Prussia, PA, United StatesEmployment Type : RegularPosting Date : Oct 2, 2024The Assistant General Counsel - Environmental will provide legal advice and counseling related to all environmental compliance issues to the Arkema Group in the Americas, covering over 50 locations, as it relates to EPA, state and local agency, TSCA, FIFRA, and RCRA compliance. Serve as the in-house subject matter expert for environmental compliance issues, assist with permitting and other site regulatory and compliance matters and other related matters. Leads (or assists with) sensitive investigations or other 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.Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements : Minimum 10 years environmental compliance experience, preferably working with and / or for large chemical companies or in the manufacturing industry. Admission PA Bar required.Expert knowledge of regulations related to permitting, release reporting, site remediation, and hazardous waste required including the CAA.Experience reviewing the environmental issues of commercial agreements required.Experience with RCRA recycling regulations strongly preferred.FIFRA and / or TSCA experience a plus.Analytical thinking and execution.Must enjoy fast-paced environment, be able to work independently, and balance numerous projects.Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of employees.Ability to achieve results within a matrixed environment.Physical Demands / Working Conditions : Will occasionally require working additional hours outside of normal workday / workweek to meet certain deadlines throughout the year.Hybrid schedule - minimum 3 days in the office.Travel can be up to 15%.Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.We thrive as One Arkema , comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges , we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States , however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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