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Larson Maddox

Environmental Counsel

Larson Maddox, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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$175,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Larson Maddox Senior Recruitment Consultant at Larson Maddox

Position Summary A reputable chemical manufacturer is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Counsel to join the legal team. This role will provide expert legal guidance on environmental, health, and safety matters across the organization. Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory:

Provide legal counsel on all EHS-related matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, reporting obligations, and enforcement actions. Regulatory Compliance:

Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local EHS laws and regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, TSCA, RCRA, CAA, CWA) and advise internal stakeholders accordingly. Incident Response:

Support internal investigations and response strategies for environmental incidents, workplace injuries, and regulatory inspections. Policy Development:

Assist in the development and implementation of internal EHS policies, procedures, and training programs. Transactional Support:

Conduct EHS due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and real estate transactions. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with EHS, Operations, Engineering, and Risk Management teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks. Sustainability & ESG:

Advise on environmental sustainability initiatives and ESG-related disclosures and compliance. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on EHS law Deep understanding of U.S. environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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