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Houston, TX, United States
Counsel - HSE and Product Stewardship
Attorney
Company Review
Min 10 yrs required
Full-time
No
Company: Westlake Chemical Corporation Department: Legal - HSE and Product Stewardship Salary: Not mentioned Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience Job Title: Counsel - HSE and Product Stewardship The Counsel - HSE and Product Stewardship will work with the Senior Counsel to support Westlake's HSE and Product Stewardship organization. This role requires a team-oriented, innovative, and strategic individual with strong business acumen and legal expertise. The Counsel will provide legal counsel on environmental and regulatory issues, stay updated on changes in laws and regulations, and work with HSE stakeholders to mitigate potential liability. Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice to HSE professionals and business unit stakeholders on health, safety, and environmental law issues - Support environmental remediation obligations, review audits, and develop/review policies and procedures - Assist in responding to administrative charges/complaints/investigations and represent the company in hearings - Manage outside counsel on HSE-related litigation or enforcement actions - Conduct legal research on health, safety, and environmental issues - Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations Requirements: - Juris Doctorate degree and licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible to practice as an in-house corporate attorney - Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in chemical, refining, manufacturing, or building products sectors - Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal and business requirements - Strong writing and verbal skills - Ability to interpret complex regulations Physical Demands: - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and talking/hearing - Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching - Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds - Specific vision abilities required Work Environment: - Moderate noise level in office setting - May require usage of stairs and elevators - 10% travel may be required Company: Westlake Chemical Corporation Department: Legal - HSE and Product Stewardship Job Title: Counsel - HSE and Product Stewardship Job Reference #: R24202 Location: Houston, TX Salary: Not mentioned Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience Job Status: Full Time Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide legal counsel on environmental and regulatory issues to Westlake's strategic business units - Advise leadership on applicable environmental laws and stay updated on legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments - Work with HSE stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential liability - Support HSE due diligence activities and provide legal advice on contractual provisions in merger and acquisition activities - Manage outside counsel on HSE-related litigation or enforcement actions - Conduct legal research on health, safety, and environmental issues - Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree and licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible to practice as an in-house corporate attorney - Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in chemical, refining, manufacturing, or building products sectors - Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal and business requirements - Strong writing and verbal skills - Ability to interpret complex regulations Education and Experience: - Juris Doctorate degree from a top-rated accredited law school - Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably with major law firm and/or in-house corporate experience in the chemical, refining, manufacturing, or building products sectors Physical Demands: - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and talking/hearing - Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching - Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds - Specific vision abilities required Work Environment: - Moderate noise level in office setting - May require usage of stairs and elevators - 10% travel may be required Apply Online: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Online" button and follow the instructions. Job Title: Counsel - HSE and Product Stewardship Company: Westlake Chemical Corporation Location: Houston, TX Salary: Not mentioned Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience Job Status: Full Time Overview: Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking a Counsel - HSE and Product Stewardship to join their Legal department. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Counsel will provide legal counsel on environmental and regulatory issues to Westlake's strategic business units. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, self-sufficient, and has strong business acumen and legal expertise. This is a full-time position based in Houston, TX. Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice to HSE professionals and business unit stakeholders on health, safety, and environmental law issues - Support environmental remediation obligations, review audits, and develop/review policies and procedures - Assist in responding to administrative charges/complaints/investigations and represent the company in hearings - Manage outside counsel on HSE-related litigation or enforcement actions - Conduct legal research on health, safety, and environmental issues - Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree and licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible to practice as an in-house corporate attorney - Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in chemical, refining, manufacturing, or building products sectors - Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal and business requirements - Strong writing and verbal skills - Ability to interpret complex regulations Education and Experience: - Juris Doctorate degree from a top-rated accredited law school - Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably with major law firm and/or in-house corporate experience in the chemical, refining, manufacturing, or building products sectors Physical Demands: - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and talking/hearing - Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
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English
Juris Doctorate degree
Legal
Apr 23, 2024
Aug 06, 2024
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