Stepan Company · 6 hours ago
Senior Counsel for Environmental, Health, and Safety
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Kelly Brizzolara
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Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel on applicable aspects of air quality, waste management, wastewater, and occupational health & safety compliance.
Collaborate with EHS&S (Environment, Health, Safety, and Security) teams to develop and implement company-wide initiatives, including sustainability matters.
Anticipate, assess, and manage legal impacts on major business decisions related to EHS.
Train internal stakeholders on EHS laws, regulations, and compliance best practices.
Stay informed about emerging trends in EHS laws and regulations in the US and applicable international jurisdictions (e.g., EU).
Oversee external legal counsel in matters related to EHS.
Investigate and respond to requests for information, notices of violation, and citations from governmental agencies.
Participate in meetings and proceedings with regulatory agencies.
Manage legal support for EHS due diligence during mergers and acquisitions.
Support existing site remediation projects, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Provide legal advice on EHSS policies and procedures.
Draft and implement policies to enhance safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.
Qualification
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Required
A minimum of 7 years of legal experience primarily focused on environmental and workplace safety and health issues, preferably within the chemical, heavy manufacturing or energy industry.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and international EHS regulations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Preferred
Prior in-house counsel experience
U.S. air compliance experience
Experience with EHS matters outside the U.S.
Company
Stepan Company
Stepan Company is an international manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemical products.
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2022-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $450M
1982-07-09IPO· nyse:SCL
Leadership Team
Luis E. Rojo
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2024-10-30
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