Counsel, HSE

LyondellBasell North America • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Counsel, HSE provides day-to-day legal support on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) matters for LyondellBasell’s global operations. Serving as a subject matter expert in HSE law, this role works closely with operations, site and corporate HSE advisors, attorneys in the legal department, government relations, and strategic projects and transactions. The Counsel manages a docket of HSE legal matters and partners strategically with the business by analyzing complex factual and legal issues, proactively identifying risks, and advising on practical solutions. The position reports to the Managing Counsel, Global HSEA. International and domestic travel may be required (15–25%).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least five years of experience practicing environmental law or other regulatory expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of core federal environmental laws, including the CAA, CWA, RCRA, and CERCLA, and experience navigating state counterparts.
• Broad-based experience in compliance counseling, enforcement defense, permitting, transactional support, and litigation.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and technical issues to executives and non-legal personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional teams successfully.
• Negotiation, influencing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to excellence, teamwork, rigor, continuous improvement, and engagement.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or another U.S. state.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising on health and safety matters, such as OSHA, and product safety matters, such as TSCA, REACH, or the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
• Experience practicing environmental law at a large law firm.
• Experience advising on state air law in Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Illinois, or New Jersey.
• Experience in the chemical or petrochemical industries.
• Experience working with European or other international environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on HSE permitting and compliance matters, including air, water, waste, hazardous chemicals, personal and process safety, product safety, and security.
• Represent the company in enforcement actions before agencies with jurisdiction over environmental, health, and safety issues.
• Manage investigations and support environmental, health, safety, or security incidents as needed.
• Advise on HSE legal aspects of commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
• Work with the Disputes team to manage and resolve disputes related to HSE issues.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments, participate in industry associations, and partner with the business to identify potential impacts and compliance strategies.
• Manage outside counsel involved in HSE matters, including setting and maintaining budgets.
• Provide training to HSE clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree