Corporate Counsel, EHS – (B5)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

49d•$177,000 - $243,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Materials has an exciting opportunity to join our world-class Corporate Legal team. This team is responsible for general corporate and securities matters, including corporate governance, securities compliance, public disclosures and investor communications, subsidiary governance, ESG, real estate and EHS, and global equity compensation and benefits programs. In this role, you will work closely with business and cross-functional teams to understand the applicability of existing and new environmental, health and safety (EHS) laws and regulations to the company’s global operations. You will also work closely with leadership to advise and develop comprehensive EHS compliance strategies. This position uniquely combines legal advisory and compliance functions and requires identifying and solving complex problems that impact the direction of a global business. Candidates must have compliance experience and demonstrate sound legal judgment, aptitude for novel issues and complex technologies, and an ability to quickly learn and grow within an increasingly dynamic business environment. This position may be based out of Applied Materials’ Santa Clara, California, Headquarters or Austin, Texas site. Occasional travel may be necessary to support pending matters and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and currently admitted to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction
3+ years of EHS compliance experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Exposure to complex EHS compliance matters
Passion for serving as a business partner and a desire to dive into the details

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house experience (preferably at a technology company with global operations)
Prior experience advising company on applicability of EHS laws and regulations
Broad experience with EHS regulatory landscape, in particular California, US, and EU, and/or a desire to learn in order to support new technologies and growth for the company.

Responsibilities

Advising on and supporting the company’s compliance with EHS laws and regulations based on subject matter expertise in the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Recovery, Compensation, and Liability Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, OSHA standards, locally equivalent regulations thereof, REACH, CE Marking directives and other EHS laws and regulations
Advising on EHS legal and policy initiatives, requirements, and compliance obligations, and managing outside counsel resources associated with the foregoing
Working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to manage EHS legal risks
Auditing legal aspects of environmental and safety compliance policies and procedures and updating or revising to the extent needed
Designing and delivering tailored training to the company on EHS compliance
Advising the company on responses to product safety incidents, including communications with customers and other stakeholders
Communicating with U.S. EPA and OSHA, state and local regulatory agencies, and other external regulators, on permit applications, inspections, enforcement actions, and other activities
Advising regarding environmental due diligence and negotiating environmental contract terms in commercial or real estate transactions
Serving as a member of due diligence teams on acquisitions and post-closing integrations to assess the state of, and ensure compliance with, EHS laws and regulations
Collaborating with the company’s in-house litigation team and outside counsel in connection with environmental or safety compliance enforcement actions or litigation, as needed