Owens Corning · 1 day ago
Environmental and Regulatory Counsel
Granville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOwens Corning is a market-leading innovator devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across its business segments. The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel provides legal advice on environmental and safety laws, manages compliance risks, and oversees enforcement actions related to these regulations.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel is responsible for providing timely, sound, practical legal advice and counseling to business unit leaders and facilities regarding environmental and safety laws and regulations, including:
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
The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel has the primary lead and accountability for resolving all governmental enforcement matters and litigation (including governmental and private actions) arising out of the operation of OC manufacturing facilities globally for environmental and safety matters as defined in the Regulatory Law Standard. Matters should be resolved in an efficient manner, while providing sound legal counsel
The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel is also responsible for 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 while considering the overall OC strategic needs, reputation, and cost effectiveness when managing enforcement matters and litigation
The Environmental & Regulatory Counsel will be responsible for monitoring and understanding the development of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to environmental protection and safety applicable to Owens Corning manufacturing operations
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Owens Corning
Owens Corning maintains an unconditional commitment to safety. In its quest for an injury-free workplace.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Todd Fister
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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