Assistant General Counsel - Litigation/Environmental

Min 15 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Assistant General Counsel - Litigation/Environmental position at Arkema Inc. is a senior level legal role that will oversee various types of litigation, including PFAS, toxic tort, product liability, and environmental remediation. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel - Litigation & IP and will be responsible for managing outside counsel, providing legal advice to senior management, and coordinating with insurance carriers. The ideal candidate will have a . from a . law school and at least 15 years of related experience.

Salary Information:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company

Job Title:
- Assistant General Counsel - Litigation/Environmental

Experience Information:
- Minimum of 15 years of related experience, including PFAS litigation/environmental remediation and experience as a lead trial attorney
- . from a . law school and admission to the Pennsylvania Bar

Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee various types of litigation, including PFAS, toxic tort, product liability, and environmental remediation
- Provide legal advice to senior management and other managers on assessing risks and values of claims
- Manage outside counsel and budget matters for litigation cases
- Coordinate communication with insurance carriers
- Prepare position statements for federal, state, and local government agencies
- Provide advice on EPA's RMP and OSHA's PSM matters
- Travel within the . may be required (approximately 10%)
- Provide advice on safety, health, and environmental compliance
- Support crisis management efforts
- Minimize outside legal resources and expenses
- Participate in HES activities and promote incident reporting
- Work as a member of a team with technical and business personnel
- Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel
- Maintain strong interpersonal relationships
- Analyze and work with financial and statistical data
- Communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate creativity in maintaining Company business objectives
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Education and Qualifications:
- . from a . law school
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar
- Minimum of 15 years of related experience, including PFAS litigation/environmental remediation and experience as a lead trial attorney
- Experience managing one or more of the following types of toxic tort litigation: PFAS, chemical exposures, and product liability
- Experience with mass torts, multi-district litigation, environmental remediation litigation, health and safety litigation is a plus
- Experience providing advice on health and/or safety related legal issues and compliance
- Experience evaluating and managing litigation budgets
- General litigation experience, including trials, depositions, document and e-discovery, and motions
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to environmental and safety matters

Company Information:
- World leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World
- Global reach in 55 countries with over 21,100 employees
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Annual sales of billion with % allocated to R&D
- Values of Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion
- Focus on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials, home efficiency, and insulation
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company

Location:
- King of Prussia, PA, United States

Employment Type:
- Regular

Category:
- Legal

Posting Date:
- April 15, 2024

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Legal advice, Litigation management, Outside counsel management, Budget management, Insurance coverage, Government agency communication, Trial preparation, Crisis management, Advising on EPA and OSHA matters, Compliance, Reporting, Leadership, Interpersonal relationships, Teamwork, Creativity, Innovation, Research and development, Bio-based materials, Recyclable materials, New energies, Water management, Electronic solutions, Lightweight materials, Home efficiency, Insulation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Equal employment opportunities, Workplace harassment prevention, Legal compliance

J.D. from U.S. law school

Interested candidates can apply through the company website at or through job search engines such as Indeed or LinkedIn.

Qualification and Experience J.D. from U.S. law school, Admission to Pennsylvania Bar, Minimum of 15 years of related experience

Legal