Counsel, HSE

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Counsel, HSE position provides day-to-day legal support on various health, safety, and environmental (HSE) matters to LYB’s global operations. The position serves as a subject matter expert in HSE law, working closely with operations, site and corporate HSE advisors, as well as other attorneys in the legal department, government relations, and strategic projects/transactions. The position is expected to manage a docket of HSE legal matters and function as a strategic partner to the business, analyzing complex factual and legal issues, proactively identifying issues and advising on practical solutions. The position will report to the Managing Counsel, Global HSE

A Day in the Life

• Provide legal advice on HSE permitting and compliance matters, including air, water, waste, hazardous chemicals, personal and process safety, product safety, and security issues. 
• Represent the company in enforcement actions before agencies with jurisdiction over environmental, health and safety issues. 
• Manage investigations and provide support as needed to environmental, health safety or security incidents. 
• Advise on HSE legal aspects of commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions. 
• Work with Disputes team to manage and resolve disputes relating to HSE issues. 
• Keep informed of regulatory and policy developments, participate in industry associations, and partner with the business to identify potential impacts and compliance strategies. 
• Manage outside counsel involved in HSE matters, including setting and maintaining budgets. 
• Provide training to HSE clients. 

You Bring This Value

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.  
• Minimum of five (5) years practicing environmental law or other regulatory expertise. 
• Excellent knowledge of core federal environmental laws (e.g., CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA) and experience navigating state counterparts; broad-based experience including compliance counseling and enforcement defense, permitting, transactional support, and litigation. 
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.   
• Ability to communicate complex legal and technical issues to executives and non-legal personnel. 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and lead cross-functional teams to achieve results. 
• Negotiation, influencing and advocacy skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• A commitment to excellence, teamwork, rigor, continuous improvement and engagement. 
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or other states in the U.S. 
• Travel may be required internationally and domestically (15-25%). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience advising on health and safety (e.g., OSHA) and product safety matters (e.g., TSCA, REACH, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability). 
• Experience practicing environmental law at a large law firm. 
• Experience advising on state air law (Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Illinois, or New Jersey). 
• Experience in the chemical or petrochemical industries.  
• Experience working with European or other international environmental laws.

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