Environmental Regulatory Counsel

3M•Maplewood, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public or government sectors to a 3M career. As an Environmental Regulatory Counsel, you will provide specialized legal guidance that supports the company’s compliance with global environmental requirements and strengthens its environmental management systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in at least one core environmental regulatory area – water, air, or waste – along with the ability and willingness to develop expertise across the others. This position requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams, business leadership, environmental professionals, and external authorities to ensure the company meets its regulatory, operational, and strategic objectives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree (completed and verified prior to start)
Member of a United States bar in good standing
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science (completed and verified prior to start)
Eight (8) years of environmental regulatory counseling experience in a private, public or government setting
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Technical degree
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in or with industry, particularly manufacturing
Experience with environmental compliance programs
Strong academic background
Demonstrated capacity to operate in a fast-paced environment
Excellent writing ability

Responsibilities

Advising on federal, state, local, and international environmental requirements tied to expertise and experience in area(s) of water, air, or hazardous and solid waste management, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA/SARA, EPCRA, and related regulations.
Supporting compliance initiatives by providing legal reviews, assessing regulatory obligations, interpreting environmental requirements, and advising on compliance strategies.
Working with global colleagues to address environmental compliance needs across international facilities.
Providing legal guidance on contaminated site investigations, remediation projects, and related regulatory processes.
Assisting with developing and implementing environmental compliance programs, risk assessments, audit activities, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in environmental due diligence during acquisitions and support post‑closing integration efforts.
Support environmental aspects of real estate transactions, including evaluating potential liabilities and advising on regulatory obligations.
Contribute to corporate environmental strategy by assessing regulatory trends and advising on long‑term compliance planning.
Helping develop training and communication materials to strengthen environmental compliance awareness across the organization.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.