Senior Environmental Counsel

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Senior Environmental Counsel
The candidate advises HESS, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals on all aspects of chemical manufacturing and transportation regulation and compliance, including the environmental, health, safety, process safety, product stewardship, sustainability, including international product regulations, quality assurance and security functional areas. Provides permitting and due diligence support for environmental matters relating to corporate and commercial transactions, such as plant construction, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, supply agreements, sales contracts, licensing, and raw materials purchase transactions. Supports Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) engagement including advocating on EPA’s precedent setting policies and proposed regulations that will impact every aspect of the chemical business from regulations at the plant to the products that customers can sell to the market. Collaborates with other chemical and businesses in federal, state, and local advocacy groups on legislation and regulatory matters impacting the chemical industry. Supports HES&S for local, state, and federal agency inspections, overseeing responses to agency inquiries and enforcement actions. Compliance assistance includes advising on regulatory and permits interpretations, internal investigations, and consolidated audits. Manages the defense and settlement of administrative and judicial HESS enforcement actions. Directs HESS incident investigations and supports emergency response activities. Works with/assists Occidental’s remediation group on defined matters. Manages outside legal counsel, as needed, in the most cost-effective manner. A Juris Doctor degree for an accredited law school: strong academic credentials. Should have 10 years of practical experience in environmental law. Strong academic credentials. Major law firm training and/or equivalent as corporate counsel. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the company.

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