Senior Counsel – Environmental – ESG Legal

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 125 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott is currently seeking a Senior Counsel – Environmental – ESG Legal to join our team. This position can be located at either our Abbott Park or Willis Tower location in the Legal Division. As a Senior Counsel, you will have the opportunity to provide direct oversight for complex elements of Abbott's global Sustainability program at the corporate level. You will partner with internal clients including Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to identify climate and environmental risk areas and to communicate such risk areas to management along with action plans to address risk. You will also provide oversight and assistance with education and training and serve as a legal advisor to multiple internal EHS programs in the sustainability space.

The base salary for this position ranges from $143,300 to $286,700, with variations depending on location. Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio of life-changing technologies and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in over 160 countries, and we are committed to employee diversity and providing opportunities for career development and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and guidance on complex legal and regulatory issues related to environmental, sustainability, and safety matters.
- Track and evaluate new and emerging global legislation, regulations, and guidance on environmental topics.
- Review regulatory and industry trends and recommend responsive actions and program modifications.
- Partner with EHS, Finance, and Global Sustainability on voluntary and mandatory climate related and environmental liability and chemical restriction reporting.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, divisional, and affiliate environmental-related ESG policies and procedures.
- Lead cross-functional teams on complex issues and projects.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training program on complex ESG and divisional/affiliate policies and procedures.
- Lead external reporting of program results in line with local regulations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental legal issues.

Qualifications:

- required.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, government affairs, or finance.
- Familiarity with US and international environmental laws and regulations.
- Understanding of voluntary reporting frameworks such as the Climate Disclosure Project and TCFD.

Why Work at Abbott?

When you join Abbott, you join a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people around the world. Abbott offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being, including:

- Career development opportunities with an international company.
- Free medical coverage for employees through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
- Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and education benefits for pursuing a bachelor's degree.
- Recognition as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- Opportunities for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Join Abbott and make a difference in the world of healthcare. Connect with us at , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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Company:
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Location:
United States - Illinois - Abbott Park
United States - Illinois - Chicago

Time Type:
Full time

Posted On:
Posted 8 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID:
31078492

Salary Information:
Base pay ranges from $143,300 to $286,700, with variations by location.

Experience Information:
Minimum of 8 years' experience in compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, government affairs, or finance.

Job Description:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Senior Counsel – Environmental – ESG Legal to join their team. This position can be located at either their Abbott Park or Willis Tower location in the Legal Division. The Senior Counsel will provide direct oversight for complex elements of Abbott's global Sustainability program, partnering with internal clients to identify and address environmental risk areas and serving as a legal advisor to multiple internal EHS programs. The base salary for this position ranges from $143,300 to $286,700, with variations depending on location. Abbott is committed to employee diversity and offers opportunities for career development and growth.

Benefits:
- Career development with an international company
- Free medical coverage for employees
- Excellent retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
- Recognized as a great place to work in multiple countries
- Opportunities for diversity and career advancement

Required Qualifications:
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- Minimum of 8 years' experience in compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, government affairs, or finance
- Familiarity with US and international environmental

Not specified

Free medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, education benefits, recognition as a great place to work, diversity and inclusion awards.

Not specified

Legal analysis, risk assessment, remediation, leadership, guidance, complex legal and regulatory issues, environmental topics, emerging contaminants, environmental justice, GHG reduction schemes, EU regulatory frameworks, training, reporting, due diligence, business transactions, project management, communication, problem-solving

JD or foreign equivalent

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or through a job portal.

Qualification and Experience JD or foreign equivalent

Legal