Senior Environmental Counsel

My client, a leading global manufacturing company is looking to hire an experienced Environmental Attorney to join their legal team. Reports to: Deputy General CounselLocation: PhiladelphiaEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Advise on air, water, waste compliance, and permitting issues.Review and revise CAA Title V Air Permit reports.Handle RCRA recycling/beneficial reuse.Review environmental provisions in commercial contracts.Provide legal advice on enforcement defense and administrative actions.Draft responses to agency information requests.Counsel on agency inspection preparation and response.Oversee environmental audits and self-disclosures.Respond to environmental emergencies.Address waste disposal concerns.Retain and supervise outside counsel as needed.Support Functions:Provide training to corporate and plant HES.Draft and revise policies and procedures.Participate in reserve setting for off-site remediation.Track trends, NOVs, and penalties.Assist Tax Department with penalty payments.Comment on significant proposed environmental regulations.Qualifications:10+ years of environmental compliance experience.Admission to PA Bar required.Skills & Abilities:Expert knowledge of environmental regulations (CAA, RCRA, etc.).Experience with commercial agreements and RCRA recycling.Analytical thinking and execution.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to achieve results in a matrixed environment.Working Conditions:Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in office).Travel up to 10%.Occasional additional hours to meet deadlines.

Created: 2025-01-14