Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose-we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress-is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
We are looking for:
- Someone to provide legal support and counseling to the key stakeholders of Eco in NA, and supporting the Senior Legal Counsel for NA. This position will have accountability to manage general legal regulatory topics applicable to the chemical industry and Eco’s manufacturing activities in NA, including health, safety and environmental matters, as well as general litigation and pre-litigation claims across all areas of the business.
We count on you for:
- Ensure that all aspects of the company’s legal representation are of the highest quality, including the day-to-day running of matters and overall strategy; Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel where required on specific matters.
- Provide advice and legal solutions to a wide range of environmental and regulatory issues related to the Chemical Industry; conduct legal research to analyze and interpret environmental laws and regulations; conduct projects and administrative and judicial procedures related to environmental and regulatory issues; carry out risk assessments and analyses of environmental and regulatory impact, helping to identify possible problems and define mitigation strategies; carry out, when necessary, field visits to all company units; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions and strategic approaches.
- Identify potential litigation or regulatory risk and counsel the business to minimize exposure, supporting the company’s global strategy for litigation and regulatory actions.
- Counsel the Human Resources functions on issues like disciplines and terminations, help with employment contracts, interpretation of employment policies, and benefits related issues.
You will bring:
- Law degree (JD) from a well-respected, accredited US university
- Deep knowledge and experience in US Law
- Fluent in English
- Eight years or more post-graduate experience overall as Legal Counsel in an international working environment in the US, including three years or more in the chemical industry, a manufacturing industry, or a similar or related industry
- Strong transactional experience in handling NA issues
- Solid track record of corporate/commercial project experience in the US
- Broad knowledge of US law, including health, safety & environmental law, US civil litigation management, labor and employment law, commercial and corporate law.
- Solid prior experience related to regulatory and environmental law related procedures
- Ability to balance legal requirements with business objectives and to render practical and creative legal solutions to aid business growth
- Ability to take initiative, demonstrate decisiveness, and result orientation
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong Team player
You will get:
- The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $115,872 to $144,840. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses(24 languages available
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
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Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you – regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity – to consider a future with us.