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Environmental Attorney
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expExxonMobil is a leading energy and chemical company committed to advancing modern living and a net-zero future. They are seeking an experienced environmental legal counsel to handle a wide array of environmental legal issues, focusing on compliance, permitting, and advocacy.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal support for business units, developing relationships with key business leaders to drive positive business results
Provide legal analysis and counsel on environmental and enforcement matters for ExxonMobil and its affiliates, with the potential for environmental litigation
Represent the Company in dealings with third parties, including but not limited to, federal, state or local environmental or other agencies or representatives
Draft, review and negotiate environmental agreements, including but not limited to permits, consent decrees and other similar agreements
Collaborate with environmental consultants, engineers, and other professionals to develop and implement air permitting and compliance strategies
Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Company policy, anticipate and address legal risks and exposures for the Company
Provide environmental legal support as needed in connection with projects in or outside the United States
Participate in preparation and review of comments on proposed regulations and briefs
Conduct and coordinate environmental compliance investigations
Prepare and review presentations, documents and pleadings as relevant and necessary and associated with the above matters
Work closely with other teams within the Law Department and other functional groups (e.g., tax, regulatory, and finance functions)
Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters where counsel is retained
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, at least partially with a major law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency
J.D. from an accredited law school
Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred)
Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred)
Environmental background with air experience (permitting, compliance, enforcement, advocacy)
Strong research and writing skills
Strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated track record of resolving environmental enforcement matters through litigation or administrative settlements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability and desire to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently effectively and as a member in a team-oriented environment
High ethical standards and integrity
Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment
Able and willing to travel domestically in support of the above activities
Preferred
Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with regulated industry and/or environmental laws and regulations
Prior experience with environmental compliance counseling and advice
Experience in negotiating with government agencies
Experience with litigation and/or administrative, civil or criminal enforcement matters
Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative
Company
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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